America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers

The share of people without health insurance coverage decreased in 27 states between 2021 and 2022, according to a U.S. Census Bureau report released today.

In 25 states where the uninsured rate decreased, at least one of the many types of public or private insurance changed significantly. Only Utah and North Dakota had decreases in the uninsured rate without significant changes in the types of coverage.

Types of health insurance coverage include:

• Public coverage offered through Medicare, which provides coverage to most people aged 65 and older or with certain disabilities; Medicaid, which provides coverage to those with low incomes or a disability; or through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), which provides coverage to eligible veterans
• Private coverage, which may be provided through an individual’s or family member’s employer; the marketplace exchange or a broker (direct purchase); or TRICARE for current or retired members of the military and their family members

Continue reading to learn more about:

• How types of public health insurance coverage changed across states
• Changes in private health insurance coverage types across states

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