Table 2.
Beneficiaries and health care costs according to the Charlson comorbidity index
| Comorbidity | Number of beneficiaries | Percent of beneficiaries | Total costs | Percent of costs | Unadjusted cost per person | Adjusted cost per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults | ||||||
| 0¥ | 1,203 | 54.2% | $886,611 | 30.9% | $737 | $774 |
| 1 | 605 | 27.3% | $459,195 | 16.0% | $760 | $741 |
| 2-3 | 137 | 6.2% | $299,208 | 10.4% | $2,184 | $2,100 |
| ≥4 | 183 | 8.3% | $843,996 | 29.4% | $4,672 | $4,553 |
| All | 2,128 | $2,489,010 | ||||
| Children | ||||||
| 0 | 2,089 | 87.2% | $607,899 | 62.1% | $291 | $295 |
| 1 | 286 | 11.9% | $336,622 | 34.4% | $1,177 | $1,152 |
| 2-3 | 5 | 0.2% | $6,250 | 0.6% | $1,251 | $1,442 |
| ≥4 | 12 | 0.5% | $12,228 | 1.3% | $1,020 | $111 |
| All | 2,392 | $962,999 | ||||
¥ excludes 94 pregnant women 75 pregnant women with a comorbidity score of 1 had an average cost of $3,621, while the 16 women with a comorbidity score of 1 had costs of $5,470.
Adjusted costs are adjusted for age, gender, mental health, and addiction.