Dissatisfaction of Out-of-Pocket Costs and Problems Paying Medical Bills Among Medicare Beneficiaries With Type 2 Diabetes.
Boon Peng NgMorgan P StewartSeoyon KwonGeorgianne Tiu HawkinsChanhyun ParkPublished in: The science of diabetes self-management and care (2023)
Despite having health care coverage, more than one-tenth of Medicare beneficiaries with type 2 diabetes reported problems paying medical bills, which raises concerns about delaying or forgoing needed medical care due to unaffordability. Screenings and targeted interventions that identify and reduce financial hardships associated with out-of-pocket costs should be prioritized.