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Results released December 14, 2011, by the National Center for Health Statistics demonstrate that the extension of dependent coverage up to age 26 has increased the number of young adults with health insurance, by even more than prior analyses had suggested.
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.
This policy guidance provides information on the final set of data standards for race, ethnicity, sex, primary language, and disability status as required by Section 4302 of the Affordable Care Act. Supporting guidance on implementation of the standards is provided for inclusion on all population health surveys, to the extent practicable, conducted or sponsored by HHS
ASPE ISSUE BRIEF Drug Testing Welfare Recipients: Recent Proposals and Continuing Controversies October 2011 This Issue Brief is available on the Internet at:http://aspe.hhs.gov/hsp/11/DrugTesting/ib.shtml
Improving State TANF Performance Measures Final Report September 26, 2011 Task Order Number HHSP23337013T Submitted To: The Department of Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation Report Prepared By: Heather Hahn and Pamela Loprest The Urban Institute, 2100 M St, NW Washington, DC 20037
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.
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]