This factsheet provides a snapshot of women's health insurance coverage through data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau
Key Findings:
- Women’s uninsurance rates are soaring while private coverage continues to decline.
- Public health insurance programs like Medicaid play a critical role for women.
- The proportion of women with health insurance varies considerably by state.
- Young women are especially likely to lack health insurance.
- Disparities in insurance coverage exist among women of different racial and ethnic groups.
- Disparities also exist among women at different income levels.
- Women who work part-time are more likely to be uninsured than those who work full-time.
