Adults ages 19 to 29 have the highest uninsured rate of any
age group in the United States. The 13.7 million uninsured people in this age
group comprise nearly a third of the overall uninsured population.Most provisions in health reform do not
specifically target young adults, but because of their high uninsured rate they
will be one of the groups that is most affected by the new law. This paper
explains the key ways in which the new law will impact young adults, and
provides a brief overview of current health coverage for this population.
