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Factor affecting the choice between two prepaid plans.

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    Healthcare plan choice depends on income and proximity to providers. Lower income and closer Kaiser facilities favored the Kaiser plan, while longer availability of the Clinic plan influenced long-term enrollment.

    Area of Science:

    • Health Services Research
    • Medical Economics
    • Healthcare Management

    Background:

    • Two comprehensive prepaid medical care plans were available to Stanford University staff: the Kaiser plan (since 1969) and the Clinic plan (since the 1950s).
    • The Kaiser plan featured minimal copayments, while the Clinic plan had a 25% coinsurance for physician and outpatient services.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify key factors influencing employee selection between two distinct healthcare plans.
    • To analyze the impact of socioeconomic status and geographic accessibility on healthcare plan preference.

    Main Methods:

    • Comparative analysis of enrollment data based on income and provider distance.
    • Examination of historical enrollment trends and plan availability duration.

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    Main Results:

    • Lower income correlated with a higher preference for the Kaiser plan.
    • Increased distance from the Clinic and decreased distance to Kaiser facilities boosted Kaiser plan preference.
    • Provider proximity was a more significant factor for higher-income Clinic plan subscribers.
    • Longer availability of the Clinic plan influenced long-term employee enrollment decisions.

    Conclusions:

    • Healthcare plan choice is multifactorial, significantly influenced by income and geographic accessibility.
    • Plan design (copayment structure) and historical availability play crucial roles in long-term enrollment patterns.