11.9% of Americans Uninsured in Fourth Quarter of 2015

Gallup-Healthways recently conducted a survey on uninsured rates in the fourth quarter of 2015 compared to 2013 before the ACA took effect. Here are some key findings from the report:

·         In the fourth quarter of 2015, 11.9% of U.S. adults were without health insurance.

·         The uninsured rate declined 5.2 percentage points since the fourth quarter of 2013 (17.1%).

·         30.9% of Hispanic Americans lacked insurance in the 4th quarter of 2015, down 7.8 points from 2013.

·         The uninsured rate has declined 7.4 points among black Americans over this same period.

·         Among those with an annual income of $36,000 or less, the uninsured rate declined 8.8 points since 2013.

·         21.6% of adults were covered by an insurance plan fully paid for by themselves or a family member.

Source: Gallup, January 6, 2015