Understanding US Health Insurance: Uninsured Rates Hold Steady in 2023
Stable Rates of Uninsurance in 2023
According to a report from the US Census Bureau, the percentage of uninsured Americans remained stable in 2023, reflecting a rate of 8.0%. This represents no statistically significant change from the 7.9% rate in 2022. Despite fluctuations in measurement methods over time, this represents one of the lowest levels since data collection began in 2017.
Insights into Coverage Types
- 65.4% of insured individuals had private health insurance.
- 36.3% were covered by public insurance.
- Employment-based coverage remained most common at 53.7%.
Demographic Variations
The uninsured rates differ significantly by age and poverty levels. Among working-age adults (19-64 years), the rate is 10.9%, with disparities observed based on ethnicity:
- Hispanic adults at 23.6%
- Black adults at 11.1%
- Non-Hispanic White and Asian adults at 7% and 6.8% respectively.
Children's Insurance Coverage Rates
The overall uninsured rate for children under 19 rose slightly to 5.8% in 2023. Within this group, uninsured rates also varied by demographics:
- Hispanic children at 9.4%
- Black children at 4.8%
- Non-Hispanic White children at 4.4%
Future Considerations
Upcoming reports may reveal implications related to Medicaid unwinding, which could affect coverage trends going forward.
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