MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.,
May 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/
-- Uninsured during a health pandemic and unsure about
options: A recent healthinsurance.com survey finds nearly 1 in
4 know someone who has lost their health insurance during this
pandemic, but 68% say they don't know what their health
insurance options are if they lost their health insurance.
What's more, 40% say it should be the government's
responsibility to ensure people have health insurance during a
health pandemic.
Respondents of all ages also believe health insurance directly
correlates with COVID-19 treatment: 56% think those with
insurance are receiving better care than those without insurance,
and 33% feel seniors who have a Medicare Advantage plan are
getting better COVID-19 treatment.
The survey also revealed that COVID-19 hits close to home for
most. 46% know someone who has tested positive for COVID-19,
with 25% saying they know someone who has died from
complications caused by COVID-19.
In terms of treatment, more than 90% of respondents say
the COVID-19 vaccine should be free for everyone. 78% say
they will get the COVID-19 vaccine, and 64% say the vaccine
should be required.
While 45% of respondents felt hopeful that there is a
cure for COVID-19, the survey showed that coronavirus fears remain
prominent. 40% of survey respondents avoided going to a
hospital for a health problem other than COVID-19 due to fear of
being infected, and 74% would opt to use a mail-in COVID-19
test.
Many survey respondents are also feeling the "COVID-19 blues,"
with 45% reporting a decline in their overall mood since the
pandemic began. Stay-at-home orders are taking their toll on some,
too, with 37% saying that they feel more stressed working
from home. And 21% are struggling to work full-time while
caring for their children during the pandemic.
However, technology is helping some people to cure the blues and
alleviate the impact of social distancing. The survey showed that 4
in 10 people are enjoying virtual happy hours with friends, family
or co-workers.
Turns out, technology is playing a major role in our healthcare
landscape, too. 31% of respondents report using telemedicine
during this pandemic. And 1 in 4 respondents say they'd consider
purchasing a telehealth plan just for the virtual visits with a
therapist.
Seniors are embracing this tech trend as well: 23% say
they know someone on Medicare who has tried telemedicine. And
39% report an increase in video chatting with their
grandkids during social distancing.
View the full survey results here:
https://www.healthinsurance.com/learning-center/article/coronavirus-survey-findings
METHODOLOGY:
The above results were gathered through
an online poll of more than 1,000 Americans between the ages of
18-64. The poll was conducted from May 5,
2020 to May 7, 2020, gleaning
representative samples from each state based on population.
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