The authors surveyed 6,550 members of the American Counseling Association regarding the current impact of Medicare policy on counseling professionals. More than half of respondents (54.8%) had been directly affected by Medicare reimbursement barriers, including 70.0% of practicing counselors. Statistical analyses indicated significant associations between years in the profession, direct experience with the Medicare coverage gap, and participation in professional advocacy related to Medicare. Implications for counselors, counselor educators, and counseling scholarship are discussed.

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分析医疗保险覆盖范围对咨询专业人员的影响：一项全国性研究的结果

作者调查了美国咨询协会的6,550名成员，了解医疗保险政策对咨询专业人员的当前影响。超过一半的受访者（54.8％）直接受到了Medicare报销壁垒的影响，其中70.0％的执业顾问。统计分析表明，该专业的年限，与Medicare承保差距有关的直接经验以及参与与Medicare相关的专业倡导之间存在显着的关联。讨论了对辅导员，辅导员教育者和辅导奖学金的影响。