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ERDCOSTLY
Why delayed ER care: Costs too much

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Description

For sample adults who delayed, had trouble, or were unable to get care from a hospital emergency room during the past 12 months (ERDELAYR), ERDCOSTLY identifies those who reported that the delay was due to the emergency room costing too much.

Sample adults who indicated that they had delayed, had trouble or were unable to get care from a hospital ER were asked, "What were the reasons you delayed or had trouble getting care from a hospital emergency room?" From a flashcard, respondents selected all reasons that applied.

Related Variables 

Other reasons for delay, and the associated variables, are the following:

  • Not sure needed emergency room care (ERDUNSURE)

  • Could not take time off from work (ERDWORK)

  • Did not have transportation (ERDTRANS)
  • Ambulance did not arrive quickly enough (ERDAMBLATE)
  • Emergency room costs too much (ERDCOSTLY)

  • Did not have money for co-payment (ERDCOPAY)

  • Health plan requires pre-authorization (ERDPREAUTH)

  • Concerned that health plan would not pay (ERDHPNOPAY)

  • Sent to another part of the hospital for care (ERDSENT)

Comparability

This variable is only available in 2001.

Universe

  • 2001: Sample adults age 18+ who delayed, had trouble, or were unable to get care from hospital ER during past 12 months.

Availability

  • 2001

Weights