Uninsured
Who are The uninsured?
Key Facts on Health and Care by Race, Ethnicity
Overall, Black, Hispanic, and AIAN people fared worse compared to White people across most examined measures of health coverage and access to and use of care. Despite small gains in health coverage between 2019 and 2021, nonelderly AIAN, Hispanic, NHOPI, and Black people remained more likely to be uninsured compared to their White counterparts.A Closer Look at the Remaining Uninsured Eligible for Medicaid
Despite coverage gains during the pandemic, 27.5 million nonelderly people remained uninsured in 2021, many of who were eligible for assistance via the Marketplace, Medicaid, or CHIP but not enrolled in these programs. We examine the characteristics of this population using 2021 national survey data.Key Facts About the Uninsured
In 2021, 27.5 million nonelderly individuals were uninsured, a drop of nearly 1.5 million from 2019. We describe recent trends in health coverage, examine the characteristics of the uninsured, and summarize the access and financial implications of not having coverage, including the higher likelihood of hospitalization for avoidable health problems and declines in overall health.How Many Uninsured People Are in the ACA Coverage Gap?
In the 10 states that have not adopted Medicaid Expansion, 1.9 million uninsured people are in the coverage gap. Their below-poverty-level incomes are too high to be eligible for Medicaid but too low to qualify for ACA Marketplace subsidies. We also look at how many people would be eligible if all states expanded Medicaid.
Data & Policy
medicaid and the uninsured
The Unwinding of Medicaid Continuous Enrollment: Knowledge and Experiences of Enrollees
A KFF survey of Medicaid enrollees largely fielded prior to states resuming their efforts to redetermine Medicaid enrollees’ eligibility reveals many enrollees are unprepared for the renewal process that could result in some losing their coverage either due to eligibility changes or paperwork issues.
More than four in 10 enrollees whose sole coverage is Medicaid say that if told they were no longer eligible for Medicaid coverage, they would not know where to look for other coverage (27%) or end up uninsured (15%).
Related Content:
• 8 to 24 Million Enrollees Could Lose Medicaid When States Unwind Continuous Enrollment
• What Happens After People Lose Medicaid Coverage?
• State Policy Choices Are Likely to Affect the Extent of Medicaid Enrollment Declines During the Unwinding Period.
More than four in 10 enrollees whose sole coverage is Medicaid say that if told they were no longer eligible for Medicaid coverage, they would not know where to look for other coverage (27%) or end up uninsured (15%).
Related Content:
• 8 to 24 Million Enrollees Could Lose Medicaid When States Unwind Continuous Enrollment
• What Happens After People Lose Medicaid Coverage?
• State Policy Choices Are Likely to Affect the Extent of Medicaid Enrollment Declines During the Unwinding Period.
The uninsured: How costs affect care and health, 2021
Latest Polling10%
Percent of adults who reported not having health insurance
27%
Percent of uninsured adults who reported delaying or not getting care due to health costs
75%
Percent of uninsured adults who worry about medical bills if they get sick or have an accident
36%
Percent of uninsured adults who reported not having a usual place of care (vs. 7% of insured adults)
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