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| Percent not obtaining prescription drug due to cost | |
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| All adults (ages 18 and over) | 12 |
| Ages 18-64 | 13* |
| Ages 65 and over | 8 |
| Insurance Coverage(age 18-64) | |
| Employer coverage | 8** |
| Other private coverage | 11** |
| Medicaid/other state coverage | 26 |
| Other coverage | 16** |
| Uninsured | 29 |
* Difference with age 65 and over is statistically sigfnificant at .05 level.
** Difference with uninsured (age 18-64) is statistically significant at .05 level.
Estimates reflect the percentage who responded "yes" to the following question: "During the past 12 months, was there any time you needed prescription medicines but didn't get them because you couldn't afford it?"
Source: Community Tracking Study household survey, 2000-2001.
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