Table 5.
Odds ratios for no MBS gap payment in 2005 calendar year for the groups defined by relationship with Department of Veterans’ Affairs and recency of widowhood
| Comparison Groups | Odds ratio | 95 % CIs | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Card holder, widowed > 3 years versus Gold Card holder, widowed ≤ 3 years |
2.09 |
0.85, 5.10 |
0.11 |
| Not DVA, widowed > 3 years versus not DVA, widowed ≤ 3 years |
1.28 |
0.75, 2.20 |
0.36 |
| Gold Card holder, widowed ≤ 3 years versus not DVA, widowed ≤ 3 years |
46.5 |
21.3, 101.9 |
<0.0001 |
| Gold Card holder, widowed > 3 years versus not DVA, widowed > 3 years | 75.5 | 36.6, 155.9 | <0.0001 |
Adjusted for age, self-rated health and ability to manage on income