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Lack of health insurance coverage for 46 million Americans is one of the nation's most pressing problems. While most elderly Americans have coverage through Medicare and over 60% of non-elderly Americans receive health coverage through employer-sponsored plans, many workers and their families remain uninsured because their employer does not offer coverage or they cannot afford the cost of coverage. Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) help fill in the gaps for low-income children and some of their parents, but the reach of these programs is limited. As a result, millions of Americans without health insurance face adverse health consequences because of delayed or foregone health care and extending coverage to the uninsured has become a national priority.

No Strength in Numbers for America's Uninsured

If the uninsured were a political lobbying group, they'd have more members than AARP. The National Mall couldn't hold them if they decided to march on Washington.

But going without health insurance is still seen as a personal issue, a misfortune for many and a choice for some. People who lose coverage often struggle alone instead of turning their frustration into political action.

The number of uninsured has grown to an estimated 50 million people because of the recession.

Going Without Health Insurance is Like Putting on a Fireworks Display at a Gas Pump

As healthcare costs and health insurance premiums continue to increase, more and more Americans seem to be choosing to go without rather than include a health insurance plan in their expenses. Frankly, this worries me, because going without health insurance is actually a lot like putting on a fireworks show while you're pumping gas - you're likely to get badly burned.

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