Guess How Many Adults Are Underinsured
Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, millions of Americans who were previously without insurance managed to obtain some form of coverage. Unfortunately, a large percentage of U.S. adults are still lacking insurancewise -- even though they're paying for plans.
The number of Americans classified as underinsured has more than doubled since 2003, according research by the Commonwealth Fund. Last year, 28% of adults aged 19 to 64 were underinsured. That's a good 41 million people for those keeping track. Not only is that a frightening number on its own, but it represents a steep climb over a mere 13-year stretch. And it's not a problem that's likely to resolve itself in the near future, either.
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