Out-of-Pocket Costs Burden in Marketplace Plans for People With Diabetes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) aims to expand coverage and increase access to health insurance. Despite the increase of insured individuals, there are a number of concerns about whether coverage and care are affordable. Prior studies document a growing concern with rising premiums and cost-sharing, including deductibles, particularly for those with chronic conditions.

Objective

Compare the ACA marketplace plan availability and costs across 17 states for individuals with varying diabetic engagement profiles and their related medical needs.

Design

Descriptive Cost Analysis.

Methods

Using Healthcare.gov individual state marketplace websites, we utilized a descriptive cost analysis to compare plan availability and costs for premiums, deductibles, co-payme

SUBMITTER: Ruscitti B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11613290 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature