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Uninsured Rates Highest For Young Adults Aged 19 to 34

Adults ages 19 to 34 had the highest uninsured rates of any age group in the United States, according to the 2019 American Community Survey (ACS).

People in this age group had an average uninsured rate of 15.6% compared to 5.7% for those under 19, 11.3% for adults ages 35 to 64, and 0.8% for individuals 65 and older in 2019.

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Younger populations may be healthier than older ones in general but they may have medical problems, which can lead to poor health and disability in later adulthood. Health insurance coverage for young adults ensures access to preventive health services and promotes well-being.

In 2010, the Young Adult Provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) allowed young adults up to age 26 to remain as dependents on their parents’ health insurance plans.

Continue reading about health insurance eligibility for young adults, the variation of uninsured rates for young adults by state, and more.

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