Title | Health insurance coverage as people approach and pass age-eligibility for Medicare. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2008 |
Authors | Caffrey, C, Himes, CL |
Journal | J Aging Soc Policy |
Volume | 20 |
Issue | 1 |
Pagination | 29-44 |
Date Published | 2008 |
ISSN Number | 0895-9420 |
Call Number | newpubs20080229_ViewEText.pdf |
Keywords | Aged, Eligibility Determination, Female, Humans, Insurance Coverage, Insurance, Health, Male, Medicare, Middle Aged, United States |
Abstract | This study uses six waves of the Health and Retirement Study (HRS) to measure dynamics of health insurance coverage as people approach and pass age-eligibility for Medicare. Thirteen percent of 59- to 64-year-olds were uninsured and 13% of 65- to 70-year-olds relied solely on Medicare. Those unmarried, in good health, and in poor health had an increased likelihood of being uninsured before age-eligibility for Medicare, while non-whites and those in good health had an increased likelihood of having Medicare-only coverage after age-eligibility for Medicare. Although only a small percentage was continually without coverage or with Medicare-only coverage, a substantial percentage had these coverage types at some point. Limitations and policy implications are included. |
DOI | 10.1300/j031v20n01_02 |
User Guide Notes | |
Endnote Keywords | Health Insurance Coverage/Medicare |
Endnote ID | 18590 |
Alternate Journal | J Aging Soc Policy |
Citation Key | 7202 |
PubMed ID | 18198158 |