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Barriers to Accessible and Affordable Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Care for Older Adults

Description
Discusses challenges in accessing healthcare for mental health and substance use disorders for older adults. Challenges discussed include workforce shortages in rural areas, Medicare regulations, stigma, health insurance coverage, and more.
Date
08/2025
Organization
AARP Public Policy Institute
Tagged as
Access · Elderly population · Health insurance · Health workforce supply and demand · Legislation and regulations · Medicare · Mental health · Stigma · Substance use and misuse · Uninsured and underinsured

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