America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers

State-by-State Health Insurance Coverage in 2018

Across states, levels and types of health insurance coverage change over time because of economic conditions, the demographic composition of the population, and state and federal policies.

The 2018 American Community Survey (ACS) 1-year estimates show trends in health insurance coverage rates in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia.

In 2018, for example, health coverage rates ranged from 82.3% of people in Texas to 97.2% of people in Massachusetts.

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To read more about the examination of types of coverage, including private coverage (employment-based, direct-purchase and TRICARE), public coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, CHAMPVA and VACARE) and the overall insured rate over time at the state level, continue reading...

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