Women's Health Insurance 2009: A Snapshot of Health Insurance Data from the U.S. Census Bureau

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.

Document(s):

Women's Health Insurance Snapshot