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BCBSMA Statewide Affordability Poll Charts.pptx
- 1. 1 Prepared by Beacon Research • 6 Beacon Street, Suite 510 • Boston, MA 02108 • 617.939.0125 • www.BeaconResearch.com MA Statewide Poll September 2022
- 2. 2 About the Survey Mode Data was collected online and on the phone. The telephone portion was conducted by trained professional interviewers from a central, monitored location; respondents were interviewed on cell phones and landlines Sample 1,004 Massachusetts residents Dates June 14-23, 2022 Weights Slight weights were applied to ensure the sample accurately reflects the demographic profile of the Massachusetts population Note Some data may not add up to 100% due to rounding and totals may be one point more or less than the sum of their parts.
- 3. 3 Profile of the Sample Category Group % of Sample Sex Male 48 Female 52 Age 18-29 15 30-44 25 45-54 17 55-64 20 65+ 22 Education Noncollege 50 College graduate 50 Household income Below $30,000 18 $30-60,000 25 $60-100,000 29 Over $100,000 23 Category Group % of Sample Region South 20 North 11 West 24 Suburbs 34 Boston 11 Ethnicity White 81 Latino, Hispanic 6 Black 7 Asian 4 Party ID Democrat 34 Independent 50 Republican 12
- 4. 4 Key Finding #1 Rising costs are a major problem for Massachusetts residents. Healthcare costs are part of that equation, though the costs residents experience more often (gas and groceries) are even more notable.
- 5. 5 Inflation is the most concerning issue for MA residents, with housing and healthcare costs in a second tier. 4-10. How concerned are you about each of the following issues facing Massachusetts? Inflation and the rising cost of living The cost of housing The cost of healthcare Jobs and the economy The quality of public education Racism and racial equity Coronavirus 57% 41% 30% 25% 22% 17% 12% 26% 30% 37% 28% 25% 24% 20% 83% 71% 67% 53% 47% 41% 32% Extremely Very Total concerned
- 6. 6 Gas/grocery costs are the biggest strain on family finances; healthcare costs an issue for 6-in-10. 11-16. Costs have been on the rise recently. How much of a problem has each of the following been for your family’s finances— has it been a major problem, minor problem, or not a problem at all? 59% 68% 29% 33% 26% 26% 29% 18% 34% 29% 31% 31% 88% 86% 63% 62% 57% 57% Major problem Minor problem Total The cost of groceries Gasoline costs The cost of health co-pays or and bills when you receive healthcare Your monthly rent or mortgage costs The cost of prescription drugs Your monthly health insurance premium
- 7. 7 Key Finding #2 Cost remains the paramount healthcare issue— particularly for middle-age and middle-class residents.
- 8. 8 Cost is the most important healthcare issue, by far. 43. Which ONE of the following do you think is the most important healthcare issue facing Massachusetts today? Most Important Issue, by Subgroup Cost Access Quality Overall 62% 19% 17% Age Under 45 54 23 21 45-54 67 16 14 55-64 76 10 12 65+ 57 22 17 Household Income Under $30k 52 23 23 $30-60k 62 18 18 $60-100k 72 15 13 $100k+ 60 23 14 Cost of care Access to care Quality of care 62% 19% 17% Most Important Healthcare Issue
- 9. 9 Most are satisfied with healthcare quality and their own health plan. 45. Overall, how satisfied are you with the quality of the healthcare available to you and your family? 110. How satisfied are you with your current health plan? Healthcare quality satisfaction Health plan satisfaction 19% 23% 32% 33% 36% 28% 87% 84% Completely Very Somewhat Total satisfied
- 10. 10 Most think healthcare is very or somewhat easy to access. 46. Would you describe your ability to access healthcare when you need it as: Very easy Somewhat easy Not very easy Not easy at all 35% 50% 11% 4% Total easy 85% Total not easy 15%
- 11. 11 Four-in-ten put off needed care because of cost, one-quarter do the same for prescription medicines. 48. How often do you put off seeing a doctor or getting a healthcare procedure or test because of the cost? AND 49. How often do you put off filling or refilling a prescription because of the cost? 12% 7% 30% 19% 42% 26% Regularly Occasionally Total Often How often do you put off healthcare because of the cost? How often do you put off filling a prescription because of the cost?
- 12. 12 Key Finding #3 Residents believe addressing healthcare costs is important—and think health plans, hospitals, and government all have significant roles to play.
- 13. 13 Half think taking action on costs is extremely important. 66. How important is it for Massachusetts to take serious action right away to address the rising cost of health insurance premiums and out of pocket costs for healthcare? (1-10 scale) Extremely Important (10 on a 10-point scale) High Importance (8-9) Medium Importance (6-7) Low Importance (1-5) Note: Remainder Not sure / Refused 46% 34% 10% 8% Importance of taking action on costs
- 14. 14 Most think health plans, hospitals, and government could all do a lot to address costs. 79-85. Many people and organizations could play a role in addressing rising healthcare costs. How much do you think each of the following could do to slow the rise in healthcare costs, if they made the issue a priority—could they do a great deal, a good amount, not much, or nothing at all? 58% 62% 52% 38% 25% 28% 14% 28% 23% 33% 43% 42% 37% 23% 86% 85% 85% 81% 67% 65% 37% Could do a great deal A good amount Total Health plans Federal government State government Hospitals Doctors Businesses Individuals and families
- 15. 15 FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT Chris Anderson 6 Beacon Street, Suite 510 Boston, MA 02108 617.742.3766 Chris@BeaconResearch.com