- A report from the University of California, Los Angeles, and the RAND Corporation looks at the spillover effects of community uninsurance.
- A 2009 report from the Institute of Medicine reviews the research evidence on how high rates of uninsurance affect both the insured and the uninsured.
- A brief from the Urban Institute looks at the specifics of how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will expand health insurance coverage.
- Fast Fact: An estimated 32 million uninsured Americans will gain coverage under the ACA. View more Fast Facts on health insurance coverage.
Uninsured Residents Affect Insured Neighbors
In areas with high rates of uninsured people, even residents with insurance suffer. Insured, working-age adults report worse access to care and less satisfaction with care.