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The Uninsured in America
IN THE NEWS
June 10, 2008
More Than 25 Million Americans Underinsured, Study Finds

A doctor checks on a patient in Massachusetts More than 25 million Americans with health insurance did not have sufficient coverage to cover their medical expenses in 2007, according to a study released Tuesday in the journal Health Affairs. The study found that the number of underinsured -- people who have some health insurance, but still spend more than 10 percent of their income on out-of-pocket medical expenses -- has jumped 60 percent in the past four years.

Study coauthor Cathy Schoen and Health Affairs editor and former NewsHour health correspondent Susan Dentzer discuss the new study.

Read the full report on the underinsured [Health Affairs]

Background Report: Number of Underinsured Grows as Insurance Premiums Rise

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June 29, 2007
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At American Health Care
Filmmaker Michael Moore says that he wants his new documentary, "Sicko," to help launch a movement for a universal health care system in the United States. NewsHour health correspondent Susan Dentzer reports on the film's criticism of the health care and insurance industries, and the debate it has sparked.
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January 29, 2008

California Senate Rejects Health Care Bill, Citing Costs
A California Senate committee voted 7 to 1 Monday to reject a bill by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger that would have covered millions of uninsured Californians, ending the hopes of advocates that it would provide a model for national health care reform.

November 2, 2007

Oregon Seeks Tobacco Tax to Fund Child Health Insurance
Oregon voters are considering a state-wide ballot measure that would raise the state tobacco tax to 85 cents per pack to raise money for children's health insurance. Lee Hochberg reports on the plan's reception in Oregon.

August 28, 2007

Number of Uninsured Hits New High, Census Shows
The number of uninsured Americans rose to a high of 47 million in 2006, according to new Census Bureau numbers. In 2005, 44.8 million were uninsured. The 2006 numbers represent the highest percentage of uninsured Americans -- 15.8 percent -- since 1998.


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ADDITIONAL FEATURES
  Main: The Uninsured in America
REPORTS
  State and Local Efforts
  Challenge to Businesses
  The Underinsured
RESOURCES
  Map: How Many Uninsured?
  Timeline: Insurance in the U.S.
  How We Are Insured
  Who Are the Uninsured?
  U.S. vs. Other Nations
  Glossary
  Insuring our Children: A State-by-
  State Guide
  Archive
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  Lesson Plan
  Uninsured in America
  National Discussion and Debate
  Series: Health Care
     News on the Uninsured
     More Americans, Including Insured, Forgo Medical Care Due to Cost
Rubenstein, Wall Street Journal, 6/26/08		     
     New Jersey Moves Closer to Universal Health Care
Lu, Philadelphia Inquirer, 6/27/08		     
     California Health Groups Say SchwarzeneggerÂ’s Budget Cuts Will Increase Uninsured
Rau, Los Angeles Times, 6/26/08		     
     —From CovertheUninsured.org
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