Health Care - Spring 2004

Among the economic issues worrying state residents the most, the costs of health care rate at the top. In the Quality of Life fall 2003 survey, just one third of respondents reported that they were satisfied with the costs of health care. More affordable health care would improve their quality of life a great deal, according to 63% of those respondents. In this survey, respondents are repeating that theme. Better access to quality health care would enhance the quality of life for more than half of these respondents. Better access to affordable health care would contribute a great deal to the quality of life for 59% of workers, making health care the number one issue affecting workers in Wisconsin.
 

How much would each item enhance your quality of life at home? More time with family and friends would have the greatest impact on the quality of life at home, followed closely by better access to quality health care, more disposable income, and more affordable energy.
How much would each item enhance your quality of life at work? For workers, better access to affordable health care ranks as the most important workplace quality of life factor. A majority of workers say that more affordable health care would enhance the quality of their work life a great deal, and 60% of workers 35 and older think more affordable health care would have a significant effect on their quality of life.