Table 3.
Factors Predicting Family Delayed or Foregone Care Due to Cost in Previous 6 Months
| Predictor | AOR (95% CI)a |
|---|---|
| Federal Poverty Level < 300% | 1.81 (1.15-2.83) |
| No college degreeb | 1.30(0.84-2.00) |
| Chronic illnessc | 1.79 (1.05-3.06) |
| Choice of health plansc | 1.57 (1.04-2.35) |
| Out-of-pocket cost reimbursemente | 1.17 (0.76-1.79) |
Abbreviations: AOR, adjusted odds ratio; CI, confidence interval
a
Adjusted for adult age, child age, household size, individual deductible and family deductible.
b
Respondent with less than a college education.
c
Any adult or child chronic illness in family.
c
choice of more than one health benefit plan through the respondent's employer, spouse or partner.
e
Health Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Flexible Spending Account, Medical Savings Account, or employer out-of-pocket cost reimbursement.