Investigating racial and ethnic differences in Medicare costs for older adults with dementia

March 20, 2024

In an analysis of information on Medicare beneficiaries with dementia, Medicare expenditures were higher for Black and Hispanic individuals compared with whites. The Journal of the American Geriatrics Society analysis also found that expenditures were highest for Black beneficiaries in every phase of care.

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Investigating racial and ethnic differences in Medicare costs for older adults with dementia

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