Prevalence of Disabilities and Health Care Access by Disability Status and Type Among Adults — United States, 2016 | MMWR

Prevalence of Disabilities and Health Care Access by Disability Status and Type Among Adults — United States, 2016 | MMWR

Disabilities and health care access

CDC determined that disabilities are more common among AI/AN people, compared with other groups, in a recent study of Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data. Accessing health care is often more difficult for people with disabilities. Further, this study found that young and middle-aged adults with disabilities tend to face more challenges accessing health care than other age groups.

These findings highlight the importance of offering services for younger adults with disabilities as part of LTSS programs. Visit the CMS LTSS Technical Assistance Center for more information on planning for long-term care that fits your community’s needs