A new survey by CMS of Medicare beneficiaries found 21% reported needing health care for something other than COVID-19 this summer but were not getting it due to the pandemic. The most common type of care foregone was dental care at 43%, followed by 36% each for a regular check-up and treatment for an ongoing condition.
 
CMS also noted that 82% of beneficiaries surveyed reported having access to the internet. Just over half, 52%, have ever participated in video, voice calls or conferencing over the internet.
 
Released Oct. 16, the results of the survey came from 11,114 interviews in June and July.