Uninsured: Percent of Beaufort County population under age 65 years without health insurance (Total) - SAHIE
Current Value
11.7%
Definition
Story Behind the Curve
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, which contributes to poor health status. Medicaid expansion took place in December 2023, enabling over 600,000 North Carolina residents to qualify for Medicaid.