PR Newswire
AUSTIN, Texas, May 22, 2024
94% of Gen Xers and Millennials say they are entitled to healthcare coverage in retirement
84% would accept increased payroll taxes to help ensure the future of Medicare
65% of informed respondents worry Medicare won't be there for them when they retire
AUSTIN, Texas, May 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Millennials and Gen Xers may not be ready for Medicare yet, but they believe they're entitled to healthcare coverage in retirement and are willing to accept higher payroll taxes to preserve the program, according to new research published today by eHealth, Inc. (Nasdaq: EHTH) (eHealth.com), a leading online private health insurance marketplace.
In a survey of more than 1,000 Millennials and Generation Xers born between 1965 and 1996, eHealth found:
"Concern about Medicare's future is no longer unique to current beneficiaries and older Americans. Our report shows that younger Americans are worried about their access to quality, affordable healthcare as they age," said eHealth CEO Fran Soistman. "In fact, most Millennials and Gen Xers say they are willing to pay more now if it means preserving this critical benefit for the future, and Medicare is one of their top-three concerns in the upcoming election."
Additional findings from the report:
Read the full report.
eHealth's original research is based on a general population survey of more than 1,000 Americans age 28 through 59. The survey was conducted through a third-party survey tool in May of 2024. Additional methodology information can be found in the report.
About eHealth (NASDAQ: EHTH)
We're Matchmakers. For over 25 years, eHealth has helped millions of Americans find the healthcare coverage that fits their needs at a price they can afford. As a leading independent licensed insurance agency and advisor, eHealth offers access to over 180 health insurers, including national and regional companies.
For more information about eHealth, visit ehealth.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Open positions can be found on our career page.
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