Strategic Army initiatives effect on retiree beneficiary population changes for William Beaumont Army Medical Center
Abstract
This study examines the relationships of active duty and retiree enrollment to predict future enrollment and the relationships of migration patterns for retirees surrounding military treatment facilities to the attractiveness of the local community, using non-experimental design. A multiple regression analysis determined if a relationship exists between local amenities and migration patterns for retirees (ages 40 -64 and over 65). The enrollment results show an inverse relationship between ADSM growth and retiree enrollment. Regression results show there is a relationship between the decisions to migrate for young retirees with a college education, presence of family nearby, reside within their state of birth, retirement income over $50k, and property valued over $150k. With an alpha level of .05, the results are statistically significant for ages 40-64, F (6, 19) = 5.07, p< .01, R2 = .72, adjusted R2 = .58. There is no significant relationship for the over 65, F (6, 19) = 1.35, p > .31, and R2 = .40, adjusted R2 = .10. Migration to a home state is the most statistically significant variable when deciding to relocate.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 15, 2010
- Accession Number
- AD1199452
Entities
People
- Sereka L. Barlow
Organizations
- William Beaumont Army Medical Center