Commonwealth Fund December 14, 2017
Susan L. Hayes, Sara R. Collins, David Radley, Douglas McCarthy

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States made progress on coverage and access to care from 2013 to 2016, but recent policy developments could jeopardize gains

From 2013 to 2016, the uninsured rate for adults ages 19 to 64 declined in all 50 states and the District of Columbia

Abstract

  • Issue:Given uncertainty about the future of the Affordable Care Act, it is useful to examine the progress in coverage and access made under the law.
  • Goal:Compare state trends in access to affordable health care between 2013 and 2016.
  • Methods:Analysis of recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.
  • Findings and Conclusions:Between 2013 and 2016, the uninsured rate for adults ages 19 to 64 declined in all states and...

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Topics: ACA (Affordable Care Act), Medicaid, Patient / Consumer, Public Exchange
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