What percentage of the population is uninsured? This seems like a simple question, but it is in fact quite complex. The Sacramento Bee reported on September 12, 2012 that it depends upon where you are. Nationally the medically uninsured rate is 15.7%. This is actually down from 16.3% in 2010. But what state you live in makes a big difference. Massachusetts has a medically uninsured rate of 3.4% (Due to what is known as Romney Care - they have a forced mandate to purchase health insurance). In Texas they have an uninsured rate of 23.8%. Here in California we have seen an increase in our uninsured population. We were at 19.4% in 2010 and have moved up to 19.7% in 2011. This is mainly due to the economy while rates have simultaneously increased over that same time.
What will happen in 2014? So much remains to be seen. We will see what happens here in California. We have moved faster than any other state to set up our exchange and our mandates that we already have in place are further than most states. Stay tuned, we will update you as we receive more information. If you would like to get specific information, you can reach us at 714-680-5900 or find us on the web at www.ansainsuranceservices.com .
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