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Email this Webcast Support Files Advisory   (.pdf)    Agenda   (.pdf)    Hanson/Neuman Presentation   (.pdf)    Perry Presentation   (.pdf)    Speaker Biographies   (.pdf)    Related Links Kaiser Family Foundation: Medicare Michael Perry - Lake, Snell, Perry & Associates Advancing Independence: Modernizing Medicare and Medicaid Disability Resources from The Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured Webcasts on Disabled Populations Organizations and Research Institutions Publications and Reports "The Role of Health Coverage for People with Disabilities"  12/12/2003 Kaiser Family Foundation, Barbara Jordan Conference Center, Washington, D.C. A new national survey finds that many non-elderly adults with disabilities face difficulties paying for needed health care: nearly half (46%) report they go without equipment and other items due to cost; more than a third postpone care because of cost (37%); skip doses or split pills due to medication costs (36%); and spend less on basics such as food, heat, and other services in order to pay for health care (36%). View Briefing ( video ) ( transcript ) AGENDA Introductions and Opening Remarks     Diane Rowland, executive vice president, Kaiser Family Foundation. Video of People with Living with Disabilities     Jackie Judd, senior visiting fellow, Kaiser Family Foundation. Presentation of Survey Findings     Kristina Hanson, senior policy analyst, Kaiser Family Foundation; and Patricia Neuman, vice president, Kaiser Family Foundation. Discussion     Michael Perry, vice president, Lake, Snell, Perry and Associates; Bob Williams, co-Director, Advancing Independence; and Sheila Burke, under secretary for American Museums and National Programs and Kaiser Family Foundation Board. Report Understanding the Health Care-Needs and Experiences of People with Disabilities: Findings from a 2003 Survey Sign up for email alerts and stay informed about upcoming HealthCasts, and the latest health policy issues, news, and events. Not sure if your computer is set up to view a HealthCast? For technical support on this or other issues: Consult our Frequently Asked Questions or How to View. Contact us by email with any comments, problems, suggestions. Call the kaisernetwork.org Help Desk at 202-347-5270. Change Your Video Preferences ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... About Us     Help