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The Uninsured in the Context of an Experimental Approach to Health Care Reform
Objective:
To explore the reasons for remaining uninsured in the context
of an experimental approach to health care designed to expand insurance
affordability and availability (tenure). Methods: A telephone
survey of heads of households in 13 counties in midstate Tennessee
(n=5,000). Results: Of those surveyed, 54% reported affordability
as the main obstacle to obtaining health insurance. Conclusion:
This survey was designed to describe the uninsured as a population
of interest. The survey found that for those not eligible for Medicaid,
signing up for TennCare presents both financial and time costs that
many are not willing to incur. |