Chart 1.12
Reasons for Unmet Need
Too expensive 66 percent n=315,420
Not covered by insurance 50 percent n=236,940
Other 26 percent n=123,380
Don't know where to obtain aid/device 17 percent n=82,650
Condition not serious enough 15 percent n=69,440
Not available 6 percent n=26,310
Other unspecified 3 percent n=15,180
Note- For all those who expressed an unmet need, more than one reason could be given. Average number of reasons per person=1.83..
Source: PALS 2001