The Homa Files

Interesting factoid from USA Today:

People in their 20s have the highest uninsured rate of any age group in the country

They make up nearly a third of the 46 million uninsured.

Under the health care overhaul bills, about 10 million lower-income young adults would qualify for Medicaid, or for government subsidies to buy private insurance.

About 5 million young adults will have to buy health care insurance or pay a penalty (aka. a ‘fine’, a ‘tax’) of $695, or 2.5% of their annual income, whichever is higher.

Full article:
http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/health/2010-03-08-youthhealth08_ST_N.htm

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