10 best and worst states for healthcare coverage

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Healthcare is notoriously expensive in the United States, even with insurance. For those without coverage, it can seem nearly impossible to access care. 

According to the Census Bureau, nearly 92% of the U.S. population has some form of health insurance, whether via their employers, the Affordable Care Act marketplace or Medicaid. However, that still leaves over 8% of Americans, or 27 million, without insurance, and access to affordable health plans can ultimately depend on which state a person lives in.

6.1% greater rate of coverage than the national average

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Deanna Cuadra
Senior Reporter

Deanna Cuadra is a senior reporter at Employee Benefit News. Her work covers healthcare, U.S. policy and reform, challenges faced by women and parents in the workplace and innovation in work culture … Read full bio


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