Florida's uninsured rate declines by double digits
In 2013, the uninsured rate was 28.9%. In 2023, it was 15.5%.
Why it matters: Uninsured rates hit record lows in all U.S. states by 2023, driven by coverage expansions under the Affordable Care Act and related policy changes.
Although a greater share of people now have some form of health insurance, many remain uninsured — particularly in states that haven't expanded Medicaid access.
By the numbers: The uninsured rate for working-age U.S. adults dropped from 20.4% in 2013 to 11% in 2023, according to an analysis of census data from the Commonwealth Fund, a health care foundation.
California (-15 percentage points), New Mexico (-14.9) and Louisiana (-14.7) had the biggest drops over that period — meaning more residents are now insured.
Between the lines: About 5 million uninsured people are ineligible for coverage under ACA expansions because of their immigration status, affecting the overall numbers in states with many residents lacking legal status.
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