Under the Affordable Care Act, starting in 2014, Americans cannot be denied coverage, be charged significantly higher premiums, be subjected to an extended waiting period, or have their benefits curtailed by insurance companies because of some type of pre-existing health condition.
Uninsured & Underinsured
Reports
Displaying 71 - 80 of 98. 10 per page. Page 8.
Advanced SearchASPE Issue Brief, Report
One Million Young Adults Gain Health Insurance in 2011 Because of the Affordable Care Act
New results released September 21, 2011, by the National Center for Health Statistics show that the dependent-coverage provision of the Affordable Care Act has had a significant impact on improving insurance coverage among young adults.
ASPE Issue Brief
Overview of the Uninsured in the United States: A Summary of the 2011 Current Population Survey
According to the Census Bureau's 2011 Current Population Survey (CPS), there were 49.9 million uninsured individuals in 2010, or 16.3% of the total population. Those that lack insurance are a diverse group. Understanding the uninsured population is important for policy makers looking to design solutions to the problem. [5 PDF pages]
Analysis of Transition Events in Health Insurance Coverage
Contents Data Health Insurance Dynamics Obtaining Coverage: Transitions out of the Uninsured State Changing and Losing Coverage: Transitions into the Uninsured State Conclusion Policy Impl
Changes in Coverage in the Individual and Group Health Insurance Markets and the Effect of Health Status
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Changes in Coverage in the Individual and Group Health Insurance Markets and the Effect of Health Status
ASPE Issue Brief
Overview of the Uninsured in the United States: An analysis of the 2007 Current Population Survey
Understanding Estimates of the Uninsured: Putting the Differences in Context
A discussion of the various government surveys that produce estimates of the number of people without health insurance.