Does anyone know how many people were uninsured before the Affordable Care Act was implemented? Previously, insurance companies could deny coverage to children with preexisting conditions, put a lifetime limit on how much they’d pay for care or cancel your coverage when you became sick.
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) addressed these problems by revolutionizing how health care was delivered and guaranteeing all Americans access to affordable coverage. It also held insurance companies accountable for how they spent your premium dollars, returning them in refunds as reimbursement.
1. The number of uninsured people in the U.S. was 52 million in 2009
Does anyone know how many people were uninsured before the Affordable Care Act was passed?
A study released Wednesday by Families USA revealed that uninsured rates increased more than 1.4 points in 2009, making for shocking numbers. The group expressed shock at these statistics.
The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), administered by the Census Bureau each year, asks adults about their health insurance coverage. This multistage probability sample survey of civilian noninstitutionalized population produces a nationally representative sampling each week and has an unacceptably low item nonresponse rate.
2. The number of uninsured people in the U.S. was 58 million in 2010
Does anyone know how many Americans were uninsured before the Affordable Care Act passed?
Over the past decade, the number of uninsured Americans in America has increased every year – across all age groups, racial/ethnic groups, and socioeconomic classes.
Though there are various reasons why some remain uninsured, cost remains a common factor. This trend is especially acute for low income individuals and families.
Despite these obstacles, there are numerous ways that uninsured Americans can obtain health insurance. Public programs like Medicare and Medicaid serve a vital purpose in providing coverage to many Americans – children and older adults especially. Furthermore, with passage of the Affordable Care Act came significant increases in enrollment rates for these public programs.
3. The number of uninsured people in the U.S. was 59 million in 2011
Do we know how many people were uninsured before the Affordable Care Act passed in 2010? This number appears to have started decreasing, though it should be noted that changes made by the ACA to Medicaid helped more low income families access healthcare coverage.
The primary reasons for not having health insurance include the cost of coverage, ineligibility for government programs and lack of access to jobs with health insurance benefits. Besides these factors, other factors contribute to the uninsured rate; such as age, race/ethnicity, poverty status, marital status, employment status and educational attainment.
4. The number of uninsured people in the U.S. was 63 million in 2012
Before the Affordable Care Act (ACA), an alarmingly high percentage of people were without health insurance. But since its passage into law, that rate has begun to decline.
The uninsured are a diverse group of people with various reasons for not having insurance. These may include being unemployed or lacking sufficient funds to purchase coverage.
When looking at uninsured populations, age is an important factor; young adults tend to lack insurance more than older individuals. Furthermore, race and ethnicity play a role in who remains uninsured; Hispanics, for instance, have higher odds of not having coverage than non-Hispanic Whites or Blacks.
5. The number of uninsured people in the U.S. was 68 million in 2013
On September 16, 2013, the Census Bureau reported a slight decrease in uninsured people. This marks three consecutive years that this has happened, as many major Affordable Care Act provisions took effect at that time.
Most Americans are continuously insured, with the majority relying on private health insurance through their employer or another source. However, approximately 18 million adults have gaps in coverage or are newly uninsured.
Coverage changes among continuously insured adults occur for various reasons, such as employment and family status. While some of these adjustments are temporary, most are permanent. Furthermore, some previously uninsured near-elders now qualify for Medicare at age 65 – especially impressive gains among groups historically least likely to have coverage such as low income adults and racial/ethnic minorities.
