West Virginia Prescription Drug Survey An AARP Study Results from Ju
West Virginia Prescription Drug Survey An AARP Study. Results from Ju...
56 percent report spending $50 per month or more for out-of-pocket prescription drug costs
13 percent have used the Golden Mountaineer Card to purchase prescription medications even though 77 percent of the respondents have heard of the card drug benefit
53 percent of those who have used the card have found it helpful in reducing their out-of pocket prescription drug costs while 40 percent say the benefit has not been helpful
66 percent support the state developing a more comprehensive prescription drug plan, even if the plan were to require a greater commitment of state resources
The survey of 804 age 60+ West Virginia residents was conducted by Woelfel Research Inc. between June 20 and July 1, 2002. The report was prepared by Anita Stowell-Ritter of AARP Knowledge Management who may be contacted at 202/434-6205 for further information. (20 pages) Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures
West Virginia Prescription Drug Survey An AARP Study
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Report Home Findings from a random telephone survey of West Virginians age 60 and over about experiences with purchasing prescription medications and their needs and priorities for state prescription drug assistance programs. Of those surveyed... 91 percent say they have taken a prescription medication in the past year, and more than half of them report experiencing problems paying for it56 percent report spending $50 per month or more for out-of-pocket prescription drug costs
13 percent have used the Golden Mountaineer Card to purchase prescription medications even though 77 percent of the respondents have heard of the card drug benefit
53 percent of those who have used the card have found it helpful in reducing their out-of pocket prescription drug costs while 40 percent say the benefit has not been helpful
66 percent support the state developing a more comprehensive prescription drug plan, even if the plan were to require a greater commitment of state resources
The survey of 804 age 60+ West Virginia residents was conducted by Woelfel Research Inc. between June 20 and July 1, 2002. The report was prepared by Anita Stowell-Ritter of AARP Knowledge Management who may be contacted at 202/434-6205 for further information. (20 pages) Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures