Eight percent of Americans were uninsured in 2024, on par with the rate found for 2023, according to new federal data. The U.S. Census Bureau released this week its annual look (PDF) at insurance coverage across the country, finding that 92%, or 310 million people, were enrolled in coverage last year. The bulk, or 66.1%, were enrolled in a private health plan, while 35.5% had public coverage. Employer-sponsored plans accounted for 53.8% of coverage, while Medicare was the next highest at 19.1%. Medicaid plans covered 17.8% of people, while direct-purchase insurance included 10.7%. The report found a slight decline in Medicaid enrollment year over year and an uptick of individuals with direct-purchase coverage, consistent with the end of the redetermination process.
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Source: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/census-bureau-8-americans-were-uninsured-2024