01.Core Concepts

Problem 2: Many people do not have health insurance coverage 33 million people, or 10.4% of the U.S. population, had no health insurance coverage in 2014 About 11 million adults became newly insured under the ACA by December 2014 Many people are uninsured because the coverage is not affordable Many uninsured people did not explore new coverage options and available financial assistance under the ACA 37% of people who were eligible for coverage were told they were ineligible Many low-income people who are eligible for Medicaid are not aware they are eligible ‹#›