Most U.S. seniors have Medicare, but the 2024 Commonwealth Fund International Health Policy Survey of Older Adults finds high out-of-pocket costs often make affordable care a challenge compared to other countries.

Conducted by SSRS in collaboration with international partners, the 2024 survey interviewed adults aged 65+ across 10 countries using landline, mobile, and online methods, revealing critical insights into healthcare affordability for older adults in comparison to other countries.