The demographic face of America's elderly

Article Abstract:

The Census Bureau estimates that one in every five Americans will be 65 years or older over the next 50 years. In addition, the proportion of aged citizens to younger ones will also increase during the same period. These estimates present numerous problems to both government and society, particularly with regard to health care. As the number of elderly citizens outpaces younger ones, the costs of health will rise. In light of this, present-day governments and Americans must strive to develop innovative ways of reducing health risks and promoting cost-effective health care.

Aged, Elderly, Forecasts and trends, Statistics, Medical care, Cost of, Health care costs, United States. Bureau of the Census

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Children without health insurance: an analysis of the increase of uninsured children between 1992 and 1993

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The factors that deprived children of health insurance between 1992 and 1993 are studied. Results show that children under 18 accounted for 922,500 of the 1.1 million increase in uninsured individuals. Children often remained uninsured despite expanded Medicaid coverage due to impediments to enrollment such as language barriers' and their parents' lack awareness about Medicaid eligibility. Children in families with incomes of more than 200% of the poverty level are also expected to become uninsured between 1992 to 1993.

Children, Insurance, Health services administration

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The changing face of long-term care insurance in 1994: profiles and innovations in a dynamic market

Article Abstract:

Socioeconomic data on the buyers and nonbuyers of long-term insurance care products were analyzed. The data indicated that more comprehensive products were sold in 1994-95 compared to 1990 and that buyers received higher value. Sales of long-term insurance products are increasing by 25%, the market is still considered small and many market obstacles remain. Some of the obstacles are lack of knowledge of public coverage, apprehensions on adequacy of products, costs and deficient information.

Research

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