Special Populations

This Commonwealth Fund survey finds an overwhelming majority of young adults think it is important for Congress and the President to pass health reform legislation. The survey found that nearly half—45 percent—or approximately 20 million young adults between the ages of 19 and 29 were uninsured at some time during the past year.

The Commonwealth Fund Survey of Older Adults, conducted from September to November of 2004, presents new information on the health and financial security of adults ages 50 to 70. The survey finds widespread support among older adults for policies that would help them save for their future health and long-term care costs not covered by Medicare, as well as broad support for policies that would allow them to buy into Medicare before age 65.

This survey highlights the vulnerability of millions of midlife Americans to losing their job-based coverage in the face of heightened risk for chronic disease, disability, or loss of employment.

This survey looked at the perceived value and impact of adult mentoring of young adults.