Table 1.
Characteristics of Pennsylvania’s Medicaid Population between January 2008–June 2010
| % of All Medicaid enrollees | N | |
|---|---|---|
| All Medicaid enrollees | 100 % | 2,838,310 |
| Any of the 4 chronic medical conditions below | 18.7 % | 530,473 |
| Congestive heart failure | 2.2 % | 61,527 |
| Diabetes | 7.0 % | 197,822 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 4.4 % | 125,643 |
| Asthma | 9.7 % | 276,757 |
| Any psychiatric or substance use disorder | 29.0 % | 823,873 |
| Psychiatric disorders | 25.4 % | 722,070 |
| Substance use disorders | 8.9 % | 252,934 |
| Comorbid disordersa | 7.8 % | 220,919 |
aComorbid disorders defined as at least one of the four chronic conditions above and at least 1 psychiatric or substance use disorder during the period 2008–2010 (continuous enrollment not required)