Table 1. Income Distribution of Home Health Users, by Marital Status and Age.
| Income Category | Percent of Poverty Level | Percent of Users |
|---|---|---|
| 65 Years or Over and Married1 | ||
| 0-$5,000 | Below 66 | 15.5 |
| $5,001-$10,000 | 66-131 | 15.7 |
| $10,001-$15,000 | 132-198 | 25.6 |
| Over $15,000 | Above 198 | 40.1 |
| Missing income | — | 3.1 |
| Under 65 Years and Married2 | ||
| 0-$5,000 | Below 59 | 23.6 |
| $5,001-$10,000 | 59-118 | 11.6 |
| $10,001-$15,000 | 119-178 | 26.7 |
| Over $15,000 | Above 178 | 30.9 |
| Missing Income | — | 7.2 |
| 65 Years or Over and Single3 | ||
| 0-$5,000 | Below 83 | 24.7 |
| $5,001-$10,000 | 83-165 | 40.7 |
| $10,001-$15,000 | 166-250 | 13.9 |
| Over $15,000 | Above 250 | 8.4 |
| Missing Income | — | 12.3 |
| Under 65 Years and Single4 | ||
| 0-$5,000 | Below 77 | 38.7 |
| $5,001-$10,000 | 77-152 | 51.4 |
| $10,001-$15,000 | 153-230 | 8.5 |
| Over $15,000 | Above 230 | 0.0 |
| Missing Income | — | 1.4 |
1
4.36 percent used home health.
2
3.74 percent used home health.
3
9.46 percent used home health.
4
3.61 percent used home health.
SOURCE: Health Care Financing Administration, Office of the Actuary: Data from the Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey, 1992.