The impact of medical insurance and old-age security on the utilization of medical services by the older population with disabilities.

Objective: In this study, the impact of medical insurance and old-age security on the use of medical services by the older population with disabilities is analyzed. A reference for decision makers is provided to improve medical and old-age security policies and enhance the use of medical services by the older population.

Methods: Data were drawn from 3,737 older people with disabilities aged 65 years or above from the 2018 China Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey.

What factors are associated with utilisation of health services for the poor elderly? Evidence from a nationally representative longitudinal survey in China.

Objectives: To investigate the status and factors of healthcare service utilisation among the poor elderly in China.

Methods: We selected the poor elderly from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) from 2011 to 2015. The main outcome measures include utilisation indicators for the probability and costs of outpatient/inpatient services.