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The study aims to identify the socioeconomic factors influencing out-of-pocket healthcare expenditures for older adults with type 2 diabetes and hypertension.

July 27, 2026BMC Health Services ResearchOpen Access

Socioeconomic factors and out-of-pocket healthcare spending among older adults with hypertension and type 2 diabetes in the US: findings from the 2018–2022 MEPS data

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The study aims to identify the socioeconomic factors influencing out-of-pocket healthcare expenditures for older adults with type 2 diabetes and hypertension.
Analyzed pooled data from the 2018-2022 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS)
Focused on adults aged 50 and older with both conditions
Used survey weighted linear regression to assess relationships between socioeconomic factors and OOP costs
Average annual out-of-pocket costs were $474.95, with $413.16 for diabetes and $84.37 for hypertension expenses.
Adults aged 65+ in the Northeast with higher income and poor health perceptions had higher odds of greater OOP costs.
Specific factors included being married, non-Hispanic White, and having private insurance.

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Secondary data analysis shows socioeconomic factors influence out-of-pocket costs in older adults with diabetes and hypertension, highlighting economic disparities.

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Xu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a67009540bca442e0d4a57f https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-026-15188-5

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Secondary data analysis shows socioeconomic factors influence out-of-pocket costs in older adults with diabetes and hypertension, highlighting economic disparities.

Socioeconomic factors and out-of-pocket healthcare spending among older adults with hypertension and type 2 diabetes in the US: findings from the 2018–2022 MEPS data

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Socioeconomic factors and out-of-pocket healthcare spending among older adults with hypertension and type 2 diabetes in the US: findings from the 2018–2022 MEPS data

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