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Publication Date: June 2008
Publisher: Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
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Research Area: Health
Type: Brief
Coverage: United States
Abstract:
Young adults, age 19-29, have the highest uninsured rate of any age group. Since 29% of the uninsured are young adults, efforts to decrease the overall number of uninsured must address this population. This brief examines health coverage for young adults, as well as their health status, access to care, and the financial burdens they encounter when paying for care. It also provides an overview of public and private approaches to expand health coverage for young adults.