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Table 3
Percent not obtaining prescription drug due to cost, by insurance coverage and chronic condition status for nonelderly adults (ages 18-64)
| No chronic conditions | 1 chronic condition1 | 2 or more chronic conditions2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All persons (ages 18-64) | 10 | 17* | 25* |
| Employer-sponsored coverage | 6 | 11* | 15* |
| Medicaid/other state | 16 | 26* | 41* |
| Uninsured | 23 | 48* | 61* |
* Difference with persons with no chronic conditions is statistically significant at .05 level.
1 Conditions asked about in the survey include diabetes, arthritis, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hypertension, coronary heart disease, cancer, benign prostrate disease, depression, other serious medical problem that limits usual activities.
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.
