Becker's Healthcare January 17, 2023
The number of uninsured people in the United States is declining, with gains in coverage concentrated among young people, Latino people and American Indians/Alaska Natives, according to new data from HHS.
In a report published Jan. 13, the department said from 2019 to 2021, the uninsured rate decreased from 11.1 percent to 10.5 percent. Federal policies, including continuous Medicaid enrollment during the public health emergency and increased premium tax credits and funding for ACA marketplace outreach, likely contributed to these gains.
Here are six numbers from the report to know:
- Among adults ages 19-34 and...
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