Health Insurance Census Off by Two Million
The US Census reports that it over estimated the number of Americans who don't have medical insurance by about 2 million people.
According to the Houston Chronicle, the Census Bureau has been overstating the number of uninsured Americans since 1995 due to a computer programming error.
The Census Bureau discovered the error while updating their computer system for a population survey that includes data on income, employment and health insurance. Even though some respondents reported that they had coverage, they were counted as "not covered."
The previously reported number of Americans without health insurance was 46.6 million people; the revised estimate is 44.8 million. The new statistic still means that 15.9 percent of Americans don't have a health plan.
Even though it's good news that more people have medical coverage than previously thought, too many people are still living without health insurance. It's always a good idea to have a health plan, especially considering one can't predict illnesses that may require costly hospital stays.
Affordable health plans are available, and it's easier than ever to find affordable rates. Individuals, families and small businesses can get online health insurance quotes in order to find a plan that fits a budget.
According to the Houston Chronicle, the Census Bureau has been overstating the number of uninsured Americans since 1995 due to a computer programming error.
The Census Bureau discovered the error while updating their computer system for a population survey that includes data on income, employment and health insurance. Even though some respondents reported that they had coverage, they were counted as "not covered."
The previously reported number of Americans without health insurance was 46.6 million people; the revised estimate is 44.8 million. The new statistic still means that 15.9 percent of Americans don't have a health plan.
Even though it's good news that more people have medical coverage than previously thought, too many people are still living without health insurance. It's always a good idea to have a health plan, especially considering one can't predict illnesses that may require costly hospital stays.
Affordable health plans are available, and it's easier than ever to find affordable rates. Individuals, families and small businesses can get online health insurance quotes in order to find a plan that fits a budget.
