In Medicare, Black and Hispanic Individuals Account for Disproportionate Share of COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations June 26, 2020 Slide Among Medicare beneficiaries, the latest data released in June 2020 from the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services indicates that Black and Hispanic individuals represent a disproportionate share of cases and hospitalizations due to the coronavirus.
Half of Older Adults in Worse Health Have Reported Anxiety or Depression During the Coronavirus Pandemic October 12, 2020 Slide Older adults who are already suffering from worse health conditions and heightened risk during the pandemic are combating the additional challenge of anxiety and depression at higher rates. Learn more in this Chart of the Week.
How Was Medicare Funded in 2018? September 13, 2019 Slide Who pays for Medicare? Learn how Medicare financing breaks down in this Chart of the Week.
Large Majorities Across Demographic Groups Favorable of Medicare October 4, 2019 Slide Large majorities, across party ID, age, and income, have favorable opinions of traditional Medicare in our July 2019 poll. Learn more in this Chart of the Week.
Annual Out-of-Pocket Costs for Insulin Nearly Doubled Over a Decade for Medicare Part D Enrollees April 4, 2019 Slide Out-of-pocket insulin costs for Medicare Part D enrollees with incomes too high to qualify for low-income subsidies increased 81% from 2007 to 2016. Learn more in the latest Chart of the Week.
UnitedHealthcare Has Largest and Fastest Growing Share of Medicare Advantage Enrollees Over Past Decade October 18, 2019 Slide While Medicare Advantage enrollment is highly concentrated among a small number of firms, UnitedHealthcare has seen the largest and fastest growing share of enrollees over the past decade. Learn more in this Chart of the Week.
On Super Tuesday, Larger Shares Favor Public Option Than Single Payer, But Majorities Favor Both March 4, 2020 Slide Polling from 8 of the 14 Super Tuesday states that held Democratic presidential primaries that day revealed that a larger share of favored a public option over Medicare-for-all, but majorities still favor both.
Long-Term Care Facility Costs Are the Largest Share of Annual Out-of-Pocket Spending by Medicare Beneficiaries January 17, 2020 Slide Long term care facility costs are the largest share of annual out of pocket spending by Medicare beneficiaries — representing 32% of their spending on services annually.
Almost Three-Quarters of Antiretrovirals Covered by Medicare Part D Had List Price Increases Above Inflation Between 2016 and 2017 December 18, 2019 Slide
Most Antiretrovirals Covered by Medicare Part D (as of 2017) Are Brand-Name, Single Source Medications December 18, 2019 Slide