2023 Health Meeting - Session 4F: It's Not Just 'Affordability' - Post-ACA Insights on the Uninsured Population 6.26.23 Recording

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) changed the health insurance value proposition for lower-income Americans. Consequently, the uninsured rate has dropped dramatically since the implementation of ACA marketplaces and the expansion of state Medicaid programs to a broader eligibility group. It is not difficult to connect the change in financial dynamics to the increase in health insurance coverage. At the same time, many Americans remain uninsured due to non-financial barriers. Identifying solutions to further reduce the uninsured rate is more difficult than intuitively 'spending more federal money'. Explore the latest information on the nation's uninsured rate and provide fresh insights on how 'affordability' is not the primary concern.