Health Insurance Profile Indicates Need to Expand Coverage in Rural Areas

Authors

Jennifer D. Lenardson MHS, University of Southern Maine, Maine Rural Health Research CenterFollow
Erika C. Ziller PhD, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service, Maine Rural Health Research CenterFollow
Andrew F. Coburn PhD, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service, Maine Rural Health Research CenterFollow
Nathaniel J. Anderson MS, MPH, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service

Document Type

Policy Brief

Publication Date

7-1-2009

Keywords

rural, insurance, reform, uninsured, employment, MRHRC, USM Aging Initiative, Economics, Health and Wellness, Policy, health system reform

Abstract

Key Findings: A greater percentage of rural residents than urban residents are uninsured, especially those living in remote areas Among adults over age 50, uninsured rates are highest in the most remote rural places Compared to urban adults, rural adults are less likely to be in employment situations where private coverage is offered.

Comments

This brief is based on the Profile of Rural Health Insurance Chartbook

Funding Organization

Supported by the federal Office of Rural Health Policy, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Grant Number

CA#U1CRH03716

Recommended Citation

Lenardson, J., Ziller, E., Coburn, A., & Anderson, N. (2009). Health insurance profile indicates need to expand coverage in rural areas. (Research & Policy Brief). Portland, ME: University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service, Maine Rural Health Research Center.