Adults with so-called long COVID have had greater challenges with health care access and affordability than other adults, and these barriers to care have implications for their well-being.
symptoms can be challenging, affecting long-term health and ability to work, a new study finds.
Part of the problem is that no standard diagnostic tests and treatments for long COVID exist, Karpman said. Nearly 3 in 10 said cost kept them from getting needed care. Finding a doctor taking on new patients was a problem for 16% of long COVID sufferers, while 22% said they couldn't get a timely appointment. Insurance obstacles prevented nearly 17% from getting care or prescription medications, Karpman's team found.
"There's an increasing number of people who are applying for SSI due to long COVID, but depending on their state requirements, may not qualify for Medicaid or just don't have social resources support to navigate the process," said Lofton, who was not involved with the study."We aren't even prepared to address long COVID as a disability and the stigma that comes with it, given the populations most burdened by COVID.
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