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Table 2
Percent not obtaining prescription drug due to cost, by insurance coverage and income for nonelderly adults (ages 18-64)
| Less than 200% of poverty | Between 200 and 400% of poverty | 400% of poverty and higher | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All persons (ages 18-64) | 25 | 12* | 6* |
| Employer-sponsored coverage | 18 | 10* | 4* |
| Medicaid/other state | 27 | 23 | -- |
| Uninsured | 34 | 24* | 21* |
-- Sample size too small for reliable estimates.
* Difference with persons with incomes below 200% of poverty is sifnificant at .05 level.
Estimates reflect the percentage who responded "yes" to the following question: "During the past 12 months, was there any time you needed prescription medicines but didn’t get them because you couldn’t afford it?"
Source: Community Tracking Study household survey, 2000-2001.
