Effects of rural-to-urban migration on healthcare utilization of middle-aged and older adults: evidence from the China health and retirement longitudinal study

Middle-aged and older migrants who migrated to cities reduced inpatient healthcare utilization, possibly due to lower hospitalization reimbursement rates, financial burden, and lower social integration. Policies enhancing health insurance reimbursement rates for migrants, integrated community support programs, and strengthening health education to promote health equity may provide remedy.