What Percent Of The Us Population Has Health Insurance?

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   Jim Winkler

   CEO/Owner, Winkler Financial Group, Houston, Texas

   That is a great question! I read just yesterday that as a result of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) that the number of Americans without health insurance coverage is at the lowest that it has been in over 50 years. Almost 87% of Americans now have coverage, and that number would be higher, but there are still 18 States that have not allowed the expanded Medicare provision in their State. There is a fierce battle in the Virginia Congress even as we speak over the inclusion of their 40,000 Seniors that would benefit from the passage of the Act there. I also read that despite the hype and hollering to the contrary, Medical and insurance prices have dropped significantly, and the number of people who have kept the insurance has been at or above the industry standard, averaging around 83%. So I guess despite all the rhetoric, and hollering about it, most people have bought into its benefits. Thanks for asking!

   Answered on June 10, 2014

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