This paper presents findings from the 2011 Health Confidence Survey (HCS), the 14th wave of an annual survey that examines a broad spectrum of health care issues, including Americans’ satisfaction with health care today, their confidence in the future of the health care system and the Medicare...

This paper presents findings from the 2008 Health Confidence Survey (HCS), the 11th wave of an annual survey to assess the attitudes of the American public regarding the health care system in the United States. Findings from the 2008 Health Confidence Survey (HCS) continue to demonstrate that...

This paper reports experience over five years from a single large employer in the Midwestern United States that adopted a high-deductible health plan with a health savings account (HSA) for all employees. This study represents one of the longest observation periods reported with a...

This paper examines public opinion surrounding health insurance and retirement. The data come from the EBRI/MGA 2012 Health Confidence Survey (HCS), which explores a broad spectrum of health care issues, including Americans’ satisfaction with health care today, their confidence in the future...

This paper provides estimates for savings needed to cover health insurance to supplement Medicare and out-of-pocket expenses for health care services in retirement. Medicare generally covers only about 60 percent of the cost of health care services (not including long-term care) for Medicare...

This paper presents the findings from the 2004 Health Confidence Survey (HCS), which focuses on Americans' satisfaction with the health care system today and their confidence in the system's future. It examines Americans' attitudes about employment-based health benefits, health savings accounts...

This paper examines accounts that can be used to pay for health care services on a tax-favored basis. Starting with health savings accounts (HSAs), the function of these accounts is described, followed by a discussion of issues related to the accounts, whether expectations for the accounts will...

This paper presents the findings from the ninth annual Health Confidence Survey (HCS), a survey that examines a broad spectrum of health care issues, including Americans' satisfaction with health care today, their confidence in the future of the health care system and the Medicare program, and...