Overiew of the Uninsured in the United States: An Analysis of the 2007 Current Population Survey

摘要

According to the Census Bureau's 2007 Current Population Survey (CPS), there were 47 million uninsured individuals in 2006, or 15.8% of the civilian non-institutionalized population. Those that lack insurance represent a diverse group. Understanding the uninsured population is important for policy makers looking to design solutions to the problem. This report describes insurance coverage in the United States, as well as the key demographic characteristics of the uninsured.