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Appendix Table 2.
Means of dependent and independent variables used in regression analysis for the effects of cost control methods on prescription drug access (Persons age 18-64 with Medicaid or other state coverage).


Variable Percent of persons
Did not get prescription drug due to cost (%) 25.5
 
State Medicaid prescription drug policy
Limits on the number of prescriptions 57.8
Step-therapy requirement 17.1
Generics required 45.8
Prior authorization requirement 71.9
Copay required 74.9
 
State uses 0 or 1 policies 9.3
State uses 2 or 3 policies 74.7
State uses 4 or 5 policies 16.0
 
Person characteristics
Age 18-34 44.2
Age 35-44 25.2
Age 45-54 17.3
Age 55-64 13.3
Female 68.7
Family income LT 100% of poverty 49.9
Family income 100-199% of poverty 25.2
Family income 200-299% of poverty 12.4
Family income 300-399% of poverty 4.5
Family income 400% of poverty or higher 8.0
White 47.9
Black 26.8
Hispanic 20.1
Other race 5.2
Interview not conducted in English 10.7
Excellent, very good health 31.6
Good health 28.5
Fair or poor health 39.9
0 chronic conditions 47.5
1 chronic condition 23.0
2 or more chronic conditions 29.5
Married 23.5
Children in family 46.0
Covered by Medicaid only part year 18.1
 
Managed care
Person enrolled in HMO 31.2
Percent of Medicaid beneficiaries in managed care (state-level) 61.0
 
Other community, regional variables
Number of physicians per 1,000 persons (county) 2.9 (Mean)
South region 34.7
Northeast region 26.6
Midwest region 14.9
West region 23.8
Large MSA residence (greater than 200,000 persons) 73.6
Small MSA residence (less than 200,000 persons) 5.4
Nonmetro area 21.0
 

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