Insuring Those Who Served

1in10 VETERANS (under age 65) DON'T HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE & DON'T USE VETERANS AFFAIRS CARE. which means 1.3 MILLION VETERANS 948,000 ADULTS & CHILDREN (under age 65) (in veterans families) ARE UNINSURED Compared to insured vets, UNINSURED VETS: + HAVE SERVED MORE RECENTLY + ARE YOUNGER + ARE LESS LIKELY TO BE MARRIED + HAVE LOWER LEVEL OF EDUCATION + WORK LESS THÂN 40 HOURSA WEEK + ARE MORE LIKELY UNEMPLOYED All of which could contribute to REDUCED ACCESS TO EMPLOYER-SPONSORED COVERAGE UNINSURANCE RATES AMONG VETS VARY WIDELY AMONG STATES. (State variation remains even when adjusting for veterans' demographic and socioeconomic characteristics.) < 7% 7-12% >12% Uninsurance Rate Among Vets (unadjusted) The coverage provisions slated to be implemented under the Affordable Care Act in 2014 could increase coverage among the uninsured. Estimates show NEARLY 50% of uninsured vets could qualify for EXPANDED MEDICAID COVERAGE. ANOTHER 40% could potentially qualify for subsidized coverage through HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGES. The Affordable Care Act can achieve dramatic reductions in uninsured vets and families, AGGRESSIVE ENROLLMENT SUCCESS will depend on AFFORDABLE CARE ACT + EFFORTS IMPLEMENTATION NATIONWIDE Source: Haley J., Kenney G.M. Uninsured Veterans and Family Members: Who Are They and Where Do They Live? Timely Analysis of Immediate Health Policy Issues. May 2012 © 2012 RWJF | www.rwjf.org Robert Wood Johnson Foundation 1in10 VETERANS (under age 65) DON'T HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE & DON'T USE VETERANS AFFAIRS CARE. which means 1.3 MILLION + VETERANS 948,000 ADULTS & CHILDREN (under age 65) (in veterans families) ARE UNINSURED Compared to insured vets, UNINSURED VETS: + HAVE SERVED MORE RECENTLY + ARE YOUNGER + ARE LESS LIKELY TO BE MARRIED + HAVE LOWER LEVEL OF EDUCATION + WORK LESS THÂN 40 HOURSA WEEK + ARE MORE LIKELY UNEMPLOYED All of which could contribute to REDUCED ACCESS TO EMPLOYER-SPONSORED COVERAGE UNINSURANCE RATES AMONG VETS VARY WIDELY AMONG STATES. (State variation remains even when adjusting for veterans' demographic and socioeconomic characteristics.) < 7% 7-12% >12% Uninsurance Rate Among Vets (unadjusted) The coverage provisions slated to be implemented under the Affordable Care Act in 2014 could increase coverage among the uninsured. Estimates show NEARLY 50% of uninsured vets could qualify for EXPANDED MEDICAID COVERAGE. ANOTHER 40% could potentially qualify for subsidized coverage through HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGES. ☆☆☆☆ The Affordable Care Act can achieve dramatic reductions in uninsured vets and families, AGGRESSIVE ENROLLMENT SUCCESS will depend on AFFORDABLE CARE ACT + EFFORTS IMPLEMENTATION NATIONWIDE Source: Haley J., Kenney G.M. Uninsured Veterans and Family Members: Who Are They and Where Do They Live? Timely Analysis of Immediate Health Policy Issues. May 2012 © 2012 RWJF | www.rwjf.org Robert Wood Johnson Foundation M M M 1in10 VETERANS (under age 65) DON'T HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE & DON'T USE VETERANS AFFAIRS CARE. which means 1.3 MILLION + VETERANS 948,000 ADULTS & CHILDREN (under age 65) (in veterans families) ARE UNINSURED Compared to insured vets, UNINSURED VETS: + HAVE SERVED MORE RECENTLY + ARE YOUNGER + ARE LESS LIKELY TO BE MARRIED + HAVE LOWER LEVEL OF EDUCATION + WORK LESS THÂN 40 HOURSA WEEK + ARE MORE LIKELY UNEMPLOYED All of which could contribute to REDUCED ACCESS TO EMPLOYER-SPONSORED COVERAGE UNINSURANCE RATES AMONG VETS VARY WIDELY AMONG STATES. (State variation remains even when adjusting for veterans' demographic and socioeconomic characteristics.) < 7% 7-12% >12% Uninsurance Rate Among Vets (unadjusted) The coverage provisions slated to be implemented under the Affordable Care Act in 2014 could increase coverage among the uninsured. Estimates show NEARLY 50% of uninsured vets could qualify for EXPANDED MEDICAID COVERAGE. ANOTHER 40% could potentially qualify for subsidized coverage through HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGES. ☆☆☆☆ The Affordable Care Act can achieve dramatic reductions in uninsured vets and families, AGGRESSIVE ENROLLMENT SUCCESS will depend on AFFORDABLE CARE ACT + EFFORTS IMPLEMENTATION NATIONWIDE Source: Haley J., Kenney G.M. Uninsured Veterans and Family Members: Who Are They and Where Do They Live? Timely Analysis of Immediate Health Policy Issues. May 2012 © 2012 RWJF | www.rwjf.org Robert Wood Johnson Foundation M M M 1in10 VETERANS (under age 65) DON'T HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE & DON'T USE VETERANS AFFAIRS CARE. which means 1.3 MILLION + VETERANS 948,000 ADULTS & CHILDREN (under age 65) (in veterans families) ARE UNINSURED Compared to insured vets, UNINSURED VETS: + HAVE SERVED MORE RECENTLY + ARE YOUNGER + ARE LESS LIKELY TO BE MARRIED + HAVE LOWER LEVEL OF EDUCATION + WORK LESS THÂN 40 HOURSA WEEK + ARE MORE LIKELY UNEMPLOYED All of which could contribute to REDUCED ACCESS TO EMPLOYER-SPONSORED COVERAGE UNINSURANCE RATES AMONG VETS VARY WIDELY AMONG STATES. (State variation remains even when adjusting for veterans' demographic and socioeconomic characteristics.) < 7% 7-12% >12% Uninsurance Rate Among Vets (unadjusted) The coverage provisions slated to be implemented under the Affordable Care Act in 2014 could increase coverage among the uninsured. Estimates show NEARLY 50% of uninsured vets could qualify for EXPANDED MEDICAID COVERAGE. ANOTHER 40% could potentially qualify for subsidized coverage through HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGES. ☆☆☆☆ The Affordable Care Act can achieve dramatic reductions in uninsured vets and families, AGGRESSIVE ENROLLMENT SUCCESS will depend on AFFORDABLE CARE ACT + EFFORTS IMPLEMENTATION NATIONWIDE Source: Haley J., Kenney G.M. Uninsured Veterans and Family Members: Who Are They and Where Do They Live? Timely Analysis of Immediate Health Policy Issues. May 2012 © 2012 RWJF | www.rwjf.org Robert Wood Johnson Foundation M M M 1in10 VETERANS (under age 65) DON'T HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE & DON'T USE VETERANS AFFAIRS CARE. which means 1.3 MILLION + VETERANS 948,000 ADULTS & CHILDREN (under age 65) (in veterans families) ARE UNINSURED Compared to insured vets, UNINSURED VETS: + HAVE SERVED MORE RECENTLY + ARE YOUNGER + ARE LESS LIKELY TO BE MARRIED + HAVE LOWER LEVEL OF EDUCATION + WORK LESS THÂN 40 HOURSA WEEK + ARE MORE LIKELY UNEMPLOYED All of which could contribute to REDUCED ACCESS TO EMPLOYER-SPONSORED COVERAGE UNINSURANCE RATES AMONG VETS VARY WIDELY AMONG STATES. (State variation remains even when adjusting for veterans' demographic and socioeconomic characteristics.) < 7% 7-12% >12% Uninsurance Rate Among Vets (unadjusted) The coverage provisions slated to be implemented under the Affordable Care Act in 2014 could increase coverage among the uninsured. Estimates show NEARLY 50% of uninsured vets could qualify for EXPANDED MEDICAID COVERAGE. ANOTHER 40% could potentially qualify for subsidized coverage through HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGES. ☆☆☆☆ The Affordable Care Act can achieve dramatic reductions in uninsured vets and families, AGGRESSIVE ENROLLMENT SUCCESS will depend on AFFORDABLE CARE ACT + EFFORTS IMPLEMENTATION NATIONWIDE Source: Haley J., Kenney G.M. Uninsured Veterans and Family Members: Who Are They and Where Do They Live? Timely Analysis of Immediate Health Policy Issues. May 2012 © 2012 RWJF | www.rwjf.org Robert Wood Johnson Foundation M M M 1in10 VETERANS (under age 65) DON'T HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE & DON'T USE VETERANS AFFAIRS CARE. which means 1.3 MILLION + VETERANS 948,000 ADULTS & CHILDREN (under age 65) (in veterans families) ARE UNINSURED Compared to insured vets, UNINSURED VETS: + HAVE SERVED MORE RECENTLY + ARE YOUNGER + ARE LESS LIKELY TO BE MARRIED + HAVE LOWER LEVEL OF EDUCATION + WORK LESS THÂN 40 HOURSA WEEK + ARE MORE LIKELY UNEMPLOYED All of which could contribute to REDUCED ACCESS TO EMPLOYER-SPONSORED COVERAGE UNINSURANCE RATES AMONG VETS VARY WIDELY AMONG STATES. (State variation remains even when adjusting for veterans' demographic and socioeconomic characteristics.) < 7% 7-12% >12% Uninsurance Rate Among Vets (unadjusted) The coverage provisions slated to be implemented under the Affordable Care Act in 2014 could increase coverage among the uninsured. Estimates show NEARLY 50% of uninsured vets could qualify for EXPANDED MEDICAID COVERAGE. ANOTHER 40% could potentially qualify for subsidized coverage through HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGES. ☆☆☆☆ The Affordable Care Act can achieve dramatic reductions in uninsured vets and families, AGGRESSIVE ENROLLMENT SUCCESS will depend on AFFORDABLE CARE ACT + EFFORTS IMPLEMENTATION NATIONWIDE Source: Haley J., Kenney G.M. Uninsured Veterans and Family Members: Who Are They and Where Do They Live? Timely Analysis of Immediate Health Policy Issues. May 2012 © 2012 RWJF | www.rwjf.org Robert Wood Johnson Foundation M M M