I’m going to read you a list of places where people might turn to get help in deciding whether to enroll in a Medicare drug plan. For each, please tell me how likely you would be to turn to this source for help. (First/Next) How likely would you be to turn to (INSERT, READ AND RANDOMIZE) for help in deciding whether to enroll in a Medicare drug plan?
(READ FOR FIRST ITEM, THEN AS NECESSARY: Would you be very likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not at all likely to use this source?
Based on those who are 65 and older (n=273)
| Very likely | Somewhat likely | Not too likely | Not at all likely | DK/ Ref. |
a. Friends or family members | 27 | 17 | 10 | 42 | 4 |
b. Your doctor | 49 | 19 | 8 | 22 | 2 |
c. Your pharmacist | 33 | 22 | 9 | 31 | 4 |
d. A local seniors’ group or community organization | 18 | 26 | 13 | 36 | 7 |
e. An employer or union | 8 | 4 | 9 | 75 | 4 |
f. A health insurance company | 21 | 16 | 14 | 45 | 4 |
g. A Medicare mailing, website or phone number | 23 | 26 | 9 | 37 | 5 |
h. A Social Security office, website, or phone number | 27 | 20 | 11 | 38 | 4 |
Survey by Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. Methodology: Fieldwork conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates International, March 31-April 3, 2005 and based on telephone interviews with a national adult sample of 1,203.
