Few events have tested the modern American healthcare system quite like the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in the vulnerable Medicare population. Vaccines and basic social protocols have allowed older Americans to inch back to pre-pandemic normalcy. Still, signs point to other lifestyle and financial challenges felt by older Americans looking to reset and rebuild.
In July 2021, GoHealth released the results of the “Annual Medicare Report.” The online survey reflects 2,000 interviews regarding opinions, concerns and behaviors related to Medicare. One thousand people were 65 or older and enrolled in Medicare. One thousand people were aged 62 or older and not enrolled in Medicare.
Older Americans have more confidence in the healthcare system this year but have less money to pay for it
