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Uninsured
health reform and the Uninsured
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Eligibility of Uninsured Nonelderly Adults for Medicaid in States That Haven’t Expanded
How many people would be eligible for Medicaid if remaining states expanded under the ACA? See the number in your state. - Medicaid’s future
Examining the Coverage Gap in States that Have Not Expanded Medicaid
Nationally, 2.5 million poor uninsured adults are in the “coverage gap” that results from state decisions not to expand Medicaid. Most live in a handful of states. - disparities
Changes in Health Coverage, by Race and Ethnicity Since Implementation of ACA
Large gains in coveraeg among people of color under the Affordable Care Act began stalling or reversing for some groups in 2016-2017.
Who are The uninsured?
- Fact Sheet
Key Facts About The Uninsured
Most uninsured people are in working families, are in families with low incomes, and have been without coverage for long periods of time. - Primer
The Uninsured: A Primer
The uninsured rate declined to a historic low by 2016 under the ACA, but the number of uninsured people has been rising again recently. - Issue Brief
Community Health Centers
In 2016, health centers served 25.9 million patients, nearly a quarter (23%) of whom were uninsured.
uninsured statistics
Latest Polling10%
Percent of adults who reported being without insurance in 2017.
28%
Percent of uninsured adults who report delaying and/or going without medical care due to costs, 2017.
36%
Percent of uninsured adults who worry about paying medical bills for normal care, 2017.
9%
Percent of all insured adults who report delaying and/or going without medical care due to costs, 2017.
