Table 2. Characteristics and Medicare Reimbursements, by Survey Response.
| Characteristics | Survey Respondents | Survey Non-Respondents | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percent | |||
| Female | 69.8 | 59.2 | *10.6 |
| Age at Home Visit | |||
| Under 75 Years | 36.6 | 24.5 | — |
| 75-84 Years | 38 | 37.1 | — |
| 85 Years or Over | 25.4 | 26.4 | — |
| Missing | 0.1 | 12.1 | — |
| Mean Years | 78 | 79 | *-1 year |
| Percent | |||
| Participation in Group Health Plan 6 Months Prior to Application | |||
| Risk-Based | 7.5 | 13.9 | *-6.4 |
| Cost-Based | 1.5 | 4.4 | *-2.9 |
| Death Rate Within 3 Months of Home Visit | 41/1,000 | 52/1,000 | -11/1,000 |
| Average Medicare Reimbursements 6 Months Prior to Application1 | $11,304 | $11,491 | -$187 |
| Number of Observations | 1,289 | 1,423 | — |
*
Statistically significantly different from 0 at *p=0.001.
1
Reimbursements exclude those in risk- or cost-based group health plans.
NOTE: PACE is Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly.
SOURCE: Merged PACE Tracking File and Medicare claims, Abt Associates Inc., 1997.