Trends in the Uninsured: Impact and Implications of the Current Economic Environment Paula Roy Executive Director, Delaware Health Care Commission
Understand Nationally; Act Locally States Need to Collect Own Data
Community Healthcare Access Plan State Planning Project State Planning Project
66% Own/Buying Their Home 18% Are Children 75% Are Working 99,000 Uninsured
200% FPL Family of 4 = $35,300 80% Are Above The Federal Poverty Level 25% Are Eligible for Existing Programs, But Not Enrolled 99,000 Uninsured
Health Care Cost Increases Threaten Status Quo Good Data = Good Decisions Prevent further Erosion
Insurance Market Employer Pressures Costs Uninsured
Uninsured Population is Diverse in Nature Health Costs Are Increasing Limited State Resources Lack of Flexibility With Federal Funds * (*Health Insurance Flexibility & Accountability -HIFA) Numerous Values/Points of Reference Politically Challenging ~ Solutions May Appear In-Equitable!! The Challenges…