ArticleJournal of patient experience2018
Patient Experiences in Selecting a Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan.
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- Psychological Well-being Relates to Healthcare and Financial Decision Making in a Study of Predominantly White Older Adults.Journal of applied gerontology : the official journal of the Southern Gerontological Society · 2023Article
- Medicare Part D plan-selection experience: qualitative findings from a national cross-sectional survey.Exploratory research in clinical and social pharmacy · 2023Article
- Medicare Decision-making, Understanding, and Satisfaction Among Cancer Survivors.Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education · 2022Article
- Plan Switching and Stickiness in Medicare Advantage: A Qualitative Interview With Medicare Advantage Beneficiaries.Medical care research and review : MCRR · 2021Article
- Qualitative exploration of factors influencing the plan selection process by Medicare beneficiaries.Journal of managed care & specialty pharmacy · 2021Article
- Seniors don't use Medicare.Gov: how do eligible beneficiaries obtain information about Medicare Advantage Plans in the United States?BMC health services research · 2021Article
- Comparative Usability Study of a Newly Created Patient-Centered Tool and Medicare.gov Plan Finder to Help Medicare Beneficiaries Choose Prescription Drug Plans.Journal of patient experience · 2019Article
- Medicare Part D Beneficiaries' Experiences with Making Complex Insurance Plan Choices: A Qualitative Interview Study.MDM policy & practiceArticle
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Abstract
introductionMedicare beneficiaries often report that the process of choosing a prescription drug plan is frustrating and confusing and many do not enroll in the plan that covers their drugs at the lowest cost.
methodsWe conducted 4 focus groups to understand beneficiaries' experiences in selecting a drug plan to identify what resources and factors were most important to them. Participants were patients served by a multispecialty delivery system and were primarily affluent and Caucasian.
resultsWhile low cost was essential to many, other characteristics like having the same plan as a partner, company reputation, convenience, and anticipation of possible future health problems were sometimes more important. Although some used resources including insurance brokers, counselors, and websites beyond Medicare.gov, many expressed a desire for greater assistance with and greater simplicity in the choice process.
conclusionAlthough older adults would likely benefit from greater assistance in choosing Medicare Part D prescription drug plans, more research is necessary to understand how to help with decision-making in this context.
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