The national average for uninsured individuals is 8.6 percent, with private health insurance covering 67.5 percent of Americans and Medicare and Medicaid covering 37.3 percent. There is some overlap between the groups of people who have private and government-provided insurance.
This latest report reminds us that, despite some improvement, the state still struggles with having a large number people who lack affordable health care coverage,” said Mark Hall, a professor of law and public health at Wake Forest University and a national expert on healthcare policies.
About the Affordable Healthcare Coalition of North Carolina
The Affordable Healthcare Coalition of North Carolina is a non-profit, non-partisan grassroots organization committed to supporting policies and efforts that will lower healthcare costs for families and business in North Carolina. We keep individuals informed on what is happening in North Carolina that impacts their healthcare costs, and advocate for policies that will make quality healthcare more affordable for individuals and businesses in North Carolina.
