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Access to needed health care depends on adequate insurance coverage and living near state-of-the-art health care facilities. Gaps in coverage, living in a rural area, and extreme poverty can cause disparities in care.
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Access to needed health care depends on adequate insurance coverage and living near state-of-the-art health care facilities. Gaps in coverage, living in a rural area, and extreme poverty can cause disparities in care.
Spotlight Articles
Policy Options to Improve Older Adults’ Health Insurance Affordability
Despite gains in health coverage and affordability under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), a significant number of Americans remain uninsured, including millions of adults ages 50 to 64, and affordability and access barriers remain. Policymakers can pursue a wide range of options to improve access to affordable health coverage and reduce racial/ethnic and other disparities in coverage.
Date: November 15, 2023
Navigating the Medicare Coverage Maze: Challenges and Policy Solutions
Speakers discussed new research on people’s experiences with Medicare marketing, what factors and information influence Medicare coverage choices, and potential policy opportunities to better support consumers during open enrollment.
Date: September 22, 2023
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