conclusions of a recent survey from...

conclusions of a recent survey from the Kaiser Family Foundation exhibits that many nonelderly adults with permanent physical or mental disabilities face difficulties paying for the necessary health care. Nearly single half (46 percent) of the 1505 scan respondents said they go without equipment and other health care items because of richness For the same reason, 37 percent of respondent defer care, and 36 percent skip medication doses or split pills. In addition, 36 percent reported spending les upon basics such as food, heat, and other services to pay for health care. The report also revealed that persons with disabilities who do not have health insurance face the greatest challenges. Of those without health insurance, 69 percent report having no regular doctor; 67 percent go on without needed equipment, such as wheelchairs and hearing aids; 66 percent let lie over care because of cost; and 60 percent skip medication doses, split pills, or do not fill prescriptions. To view a pattern of the report, "Understanding the Health-Care povertys and Experiences of People with Disabilities: Findings from a 2003 Survey" pass online to http://www.kff.org/medicare/6106.cfm.

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