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Elevated Mortality Rates for SSDI Beneficiaries During Medicare Waiting Period
A recent study in Health Affairs reveals heightened mortality rates among SSDI beneficiaries during the two-year wait for Medicare coverage from 2000 to 2021.
Editorial Staff
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The study published in Health Affairs, Volume 45, Issue 3, examines the mortality rates of SSDI beneficiaries over a 21-year period.
Findings indicate that individuals awaiting Medicare coverage experienced significantly higher mortality rates.
This data highlights critical implications for healthcare infrastructure and the need for timely access to Medicare for vulnerable populations.