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KFF: What Share of Seniors Have Delayed or Foregone Medical Care in the Past Year Due to Cost?
Submitted by Charlene Ice on Mon, 10/25/2021 - 12:49
- 32% of seniors ages 65 and older have delayed or foregone medical care in the past year due to cost
- 23% have delayed or gone without dental services
- 15% have delayed or gone without vision services, including eyeglasses
- 13% have delayed or gone without hearing services, including hearing aids
- 6% have delayed or gone without a visit of a doctor's office 5% have delayed or gone without hospital services
- 2% have delayed or gone without mental health services
Source: KFF Health Tracking Poll - October 2021: "Community Based Services And Seniors’ Health Care Needs," October 15, 2021
Source URL: https://www.kff.org/health-costs/poll-finding/kff-health-tra...
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