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Latest Publications on Universal Coverage

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Issue Briefs

Comparing Health Insurance Reform Options: From “Building on the ACA” to Single Payer


By Linda J. Blumberg, John Holahan, Matthew Buettgens, Anuj Gangopadhyaya, Bowen Garrett, Adele Shartzer, Michael Simpson, Robin Wang, Melissa M. Favreault, Diane Arnos
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Adult uninsured rate remains significantly below pre-ACA levels, but coverage gains have stalled


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Replacing private insurance with public insurance like Medicare does not have strong support, but many need more information


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Nearly two in five adults lacked confidence in affording health care if they became very sick


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Among uninsured adults who knew the mandate penalty was repealed, one-quarter chose not to get coverage because of the repeal


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There is strong public support for expanding Medicaid in the states that haven’t yet done so


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Issue Briefs

What Do Americans Think About Their Health Coverage Ahead of the 2020 Election?


By Sara R. Collins, Munira Z. Gunja
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Affordability is the top reason why Americans who shopped for marketplace coverage didn’t enroll in a plan


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Most adults were satisfied with their current health coverage, with those enrolled in Medicaid and employer plans the most satisfied


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To The Point

President Trump, Health Care, and the 2020 Election


By David Blumenthal, M.D.