Table 2. Means of Dependent and Independent Variables for Study Population, Weighted.
| Variable | Medicaid Enrollees | Privately Insured |
|---|---|---|
| All | 2,024 | 5,246 |
| Percent | ||
| Dependent Variables - Access | ||
| Has Regular Place to Get Care | 68 | 66 |
| Unable to Obtain Needed Care | 14 | 7 |
| Problems With Time to Get Appointment or Office Waiting Times | 42 | 38 |
| Problem Getting Medication, Mental Health Care, Specialist Care, or Diagnostic Test | 10 | 5 |
| Dependent Variables - Satisfaction | ||
| Rated Plan Quality as Good or Excellent | 78 | 78 |
| Rated How Doctor Cared as Good or Excellent | 79 | 82 |
| Rated Cost of Plan as Good or Excellent (Copayment/Deductible) | 67 | 60 |
| Reported Major Problem With Rules, Coverage of Services, Coverage of Doctor, or Delay While Waiting for Approval | 17 | 11 |
| Independent Variables | ||
| Had Choice of Plan | 45 | 43 |
| Enrolled in Managed Care | 67 | 58 |
| Enrolled in Plan Less than 2 Years | 54 | 40 |
| Age | ||
| Under 30 Years | 38 | 30 |
| 30-44 Years | 37 | 42 |
| 45-64 Years | 25 | 27 |
| Female | 63 | 52 |
| Years of Education | ||
| Not Completed High School | 27 | 11 |
| High School | 44 | 44 |
| Beyond High School | 28 | 45 |
| Fair/Poor Health or Serious Illness | 49 | 26 |
| Chronic Condition in Family | 41 | 29 |
SOURCE: Project HOPE tabulations based on the Kaiser/Commonwealth Five-State Low-Income Survey, 1995-96.