Health Alert • Uninsured | Uninsured by Choice
Dec 13, 2006
by John Goodman
At least 44% of the uninsured are uninsured by choice, and the number could be much higher than that. An Urban Institute study found that:
* One in every four uninsured persons is eligible for Medicaid or SChip, but has not enrolled.
* One in five has a family income in excess of $58,000 and presumably can afford coverage.
