Uninsured: Percent of Montgomery County population under age 65 without health insurance (SAHIE)
Current Value
16.2%
Definition
This indicator reports the percentage of adults under age 65 without health insurance coverage. This indicator is relevant because lack of insurance is a primary barrier to healthcare access including regular primary care, specialty care, and other health services that contributes to poor health status.
Story Behind the Curve
Lack of insurance for an individual is seen as a primary barrier to healthcare access including regular primary care, specialty care, and other health services that contributes to poor health status. The percent of individuals in our community age 0-64 without insurance tells a larger story of unemployment, lack of necessary resources, and poorer health outcomes.