HealthLeaders Media August 11, 2022
HHS released a report showing 5.2 million people have gained health insurance since 2020 as a result of the Biden administration’s efforts to expand coverage.
The national uninsured rate reached a record-low of 8% in the first quarter of the year, according to a report by HHS.
The report examines data from the National Health Interview Survey and the American Community Survey to analyze changes in health insurance coverage from January to March.
Besting the previous low of 9% in 2016, the new all-time mark comes after 5.2 million people gained insurance coverage since 2020, HHS announced. The progress aligns with the Biden administration’s efforts to expand coverage and lower costs through the American Rescue Plan, along with the continuous...