Brief Exploring State Variation in Uninsurance Rates among Low-Income Workers
Linda J. Blumberg, Amy J. Davidoff
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Using data from the 1999 National Survey of America's Families, this brief provides details of uninsurance among low-income workers in 13 states. States with relatively high rates of uninsurance among low-income workers tend to have greater than average proportions of: Hispanics (both citizens and noncitizens); workers in fair or poor health; and workers in agriculture and construction. The research did not find differences in uninsurance among low-income workers by employer size. The brief reviews uninsurance rates for low-income workers across 13 states by race/ethnicity/citizenship, health status, employer size, industry, and employment status.
Research and Evidence Health Policy Equity and Community Impact
Expertise Health Care Coverage, Costs, and Access
Tags Health insurance Racial and ethnic disparities Private insurance