Statics show younger seniors (65-75) are spending more of their medicare on end of life care, than older seniors. This demographic amasses the largest medical bills. Kaiser researchers said their findings suggest that providers, patients and their families may favor more costly, lifesaving care for younger seniors, and turn to hospice care when patients are older.
The team said spending on people who die in a given year represents a
Younger Seniors Take the Most Advantage of Medicare for End of Life Care
