Medicare performs worst in Louisiana, Mississippi, report shows

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Louisiana and Mississippi rank lowest in the nation for Medicare access and quality, according to the Commonwealth Fund .

Older adults in both states struggle to afford care and face poorer health outcomes than national averages.

The study cites weak health infrastructure and higher rates of chronic illness in both states.

Experts warn recent Medicaid cuts could worsen access for low-income seniors enrolled in both programs.

Louisiana and Mississippi rank last in serving Medicare recipients, a new study shows.

People in both states who are covered by the federal health insurance program that primarily serves older adults have more trouble accessing and affording care than those in other states, and the quality of care they receive is lower, according to a rep