Medical Economics January 16, 2023
Gains seen in demographic groups with typically higher uninsured rates
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reported large gains in health insurance coverage between 2019 and 2021, with the national uninsured rate hitting an all-time low early last year.
The report shows larger gains in coverage for demographic groups with higher historical uninsured rates, including younger adults, Latino individuals, American Indian, and non-English speaking adults. Adult age groups 19-34 and 35-49 both saw a 1 percentage point decline in uninsured rates, as did Latinos. American Indians saw a 0.9% decrease and non-English speakers saw a 1.5% decrease.
Nationally, the uninsured rate for people under 65 fell from 11.1% in 2019 to 10.5% in 2021, with the biggest gains...
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