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Cutler Institute for Health and Social Policy
Population Health and Health Policy

Health Insurance Profile Indicates Need to Expand Coverage in Rural Areas

Abstract: 

Fast Facts:

  • A greater percentage of rural residents than urban residents are uninsured, especially those living in remote areas
  • Among adults over age 50, uninsured rates are highest in the most remote rural places
  • Compared to urban adults, rural adults are less likely to be in employment situations where private coverage is offered.
  • Publish Date: 
    07-29-2009
    URL: 
    http://muskie.usm.maine.edu/Publications/rural/pb/Rural-Health-Insurance-Profile.pdf