Figure 9.1. People under age 65 with health insurance, by age and gender, 1999-2009
| Year | 0-17 (percent insured) | 18-44 (percent insured) | 45-64 (percent insured) |
|---|
| 1999 | 88.1 | 79.0 | 87.8 |
| 2000 | 87.4 | 77.6 | 87.4 |
| 2001 | 88.8 | 77.8 | 87.8 |
| 2002 | 89.1 | 77.0 | 86.9 |
| 2003 | 90.2 | 76.5 | 87.5 |
| 2004 | 90.8 | 76.5 | 87.2 |
| 2005 | 90.7 | 76.5 | 87.1 |
| 2006 | 90.5 | 75.4 | 86.8 |
| 2007 | 91.0 | 76.1 | 86.5 |
| 2008 | 91.0 | 75.6 | 86.4 |
| 2009 | 91.8 | 74.1 | 85.4 |
| Year | Male (percent insured) | Female (percent insured) |
|---|
| 1999 | 82.8 | 85.0 |
| 2000 | 81.9 | 84.1 |
| 2001 | 82.5 | 84.7 |
| 2002 | 81.6 | 84.8 |
| 2003 | 82.3 | 84.7 |
| 2004 | 82.1 | 85.1 |
| 2005 | 82.1 | 85 |
| 2006 | 81.2 | 84.7 |
| 2007 | 81.8 | 84.9 |
| 2008 | 81.7 | 84.6 |
| 2009 | 80.6 | 84.3 |
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), 1999-2009.
Denominator: Civilian noninstitutionalized population under age 65.
Note: NHIS respondents are asked about health insurance coverage at the time of interview. Respondents are considered insured if they have private health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, State Children's Health Insurance Program, a State-sponsored health plan, other government-sponsored health plan, or a military health plan, or if their only coverage is through the Indian Health Service.
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Figure 9.2. People under age 65 who were uninsured all year, by age and gender, 2002-2008
| Age | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 |
|---|
| 0-17 (percent uninsured) | 7.7 | 7.1 | 7.3 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 7.9 | 7.5 |
| 18-44 (percent uninsured) | 18.1 | 19.0 | 19.5 | 20.1 | 20.3 | 21.3 | 21.1 |
| 45-64 (percent uninsured) | 11.7 | 12.2 | 12.5 | 12.6 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 14.7 |
| Gender | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 |
|---|
| Male (percent uninsured) | 15.0 | 15.6 | 16.1 | 16.1 | 16.4 | 17.4 | 17.5 |
| Female (percent uninsured) | 11.8 | 11.8 | 12.0 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 13.0 | 13.3 |
Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Medical Expenditure Panel Survey, 2002-2008.
Denominator: For this measure, lower rates are better. Civilian noninstitutionalized population under age 65.
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Figure 9.3. People under age 65 who were uninsured all year, California, 2009
| English Only | 9.8 |
| English Well/Very Well | 17.9 |
| English Not Well/Not At All | 35.6 |
| English | 11.6 |
| Spanish | 36.2 |
| Vietnamese | 17.6 |
| Korean | 49.4 |
| Other | 20.5 |
| Born in U.S. | 8.5 |
| Not Born in U.S. | 22.6 |
Source: University of California, Los Angeles, Center for Health Policy Research, California Health Interview Survey, 2009.
Denominator: Civilian noninstitutionalized populations ages 0-64 in California.
Note: For this measure, lower rates are better. Data did not meet criteria for statistical reliability for Chinese speakers. The English proficiency of respondents is characterized by the following categories: English Only, English Well/Very Well, and English Not Well/Not At All.
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Figure 9.4. People under age 65 whose family's health insurance premium and out-of-pocket medical expenses were more than 10% of total family income, by insurance, gender, age, and activity limitation, 2008
| Private ESI | Private Nongroup | Public Only | Male | Female | 0-17 | 18-44 | 45-64 | Basic | Complex | Neither Basic nor Complex |
|---|
| 17.0% | 48.7% | 15.6% | 16.2% | 18.4% | 17.7% | 14.5% | 20.8% | 30.9% | 36.8% | 15.3% |
Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Medical Expenditure Panel Survey, 2008.
Denominator: Civilian noninstitutionalized population under age 65.
Note: For this measure, lower rates are better. Total financial burden includes premiums and out-of-pocket costs for health care services.
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Figure 9.5. People with a specific source of ongoing care, by age and gender, 1999-2009
| Year | 0-17 (percent) | 18-44 (percent) | Ages 45-64 (percent) | 65+ (percent) |
|---|
| 1999 | 93.3 | 77.8 | 88.7 | 94.9 |
| 2000 | 92.9 | 78.9 | 89.5 | 95.7 |
| 2001 | 94.1 | 79.9 | 90.7 | 96.2 |
| 2002 | 93.8 | 78.9 | 90.8 | 96.1 |
| 2003 | 94.6 | 79.3 | 90.2 | 96.6 |
| 2004 | 94.6 | 77.4 | 88.9 | 95.8 |
| 2005 | 94.7 | 77.1 | 89.9 | 96.3 |
| 2006 | 94.4 | 76.0 | 88.8 | 96.3 |
| 2007 | 94.0 | 76.9 | 88.9 | 96.0 |
| 2008 | 94.3 | 75.9 | 89.1 | 96.3 |
| 2009 | 94.5 | 74.1 | 87.7 | 96.6 |
| Year | Male (percent) | Female (percent) |
|---|
| 1999 | 82.2 | 90.5 |
| 2000 | 83.6 | 90.3 |
| 2001 | 84.9 | 91.1 |
| 2002 | 84.3 | 90.7 |
| 2003 | 84.5 | 91.1 |
| 2004 | 83.4 | 89.9 |
| 2005 | 83.3 | 90.3 |
| 2006 | 82.5 | 89.6 |
| 2007 | 82.8 | 89.8 |
| 2008 | 82.2 | 89.9 |
| 2009 | 81.7 | 89.2 |
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, National Health Interview Survey, 1999-2009.
Denominator: Civilian noninstitutionalized population.
Note: Measure is age adjusted. A hospital emergency room is not included as a specific source of primary care.
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Figure 9.6. People with a usual primary care provider, by age and insurance, 2002-2008
| Year | Total | 0-17 | 18-44 | 45-64 | 65+ |
|---|
| 2002 | 77.3 | 86.9 | 64.9 | 80.7 | 90.2 |
| 2003 | 77.6 | 88.1 | 64.3 | 81.4 | 89.8 |
| 2004 | 77.4 | 88.7 | 63.8 | 80.2 | 90.7 |
| 2005 | 76.6 | 87.9 | 62.6 | 79.9 | 89.8 |
| 2006 | 77.6 | 89.5 | 63.2 | 80.8 | 91.1 |
| 2007 | 76.3 | 87.5 | 61.5 | 80.1 | 90.6 |
| 2008 | 75.6 | 86.8 | 60.8 | 78.8 | 90.1 |
| Year | Private Insurance (<65) | Public Insurance (<65) | Uninsured (<65) |
|---|
| 2002 | 80.3 | 79.4 | 44.9 |
| 2003 | 81.3 | 79.4 | 43.5 |
| 2004 | 80.1 | 82.2 | 44.6 |
| 2005 | 79.4 | 81.1 | 44.0 |
| 2006 | 80.6 | 81.7 | 45.4 |
| 2007 | 79.4 | 81.1 | 44.0 |
| 2008 | 78.6 | 80.9 | 43.0 |
Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Medical Expenditure Panel Survey, 2002-2008.
Denominator: Civilian noninstitutionalized population.
Note: A usual primary care provider is defined as the source of care that a person usually goes to for new health problems, preventive health care, and referrals to other health professionals.
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Figure 9.7. People who were unable to get or delayed in getting needed medical care, dental care, or prescription medicines in the last 12 months, by age and insurance status, 2002-2008
| Year | Total | 0-17 | 18-44 | 45-64 | 65+ |
|---|
| 2002 | 10.9 | 5.7 | 13.1 | 13.8 | 9.3 |
| 2003 | 11.0 | 6.6 | 12.8 | 13.8 | 9.2 |
| 2004 | 11.0 | 5.5 | 12.9 | 14.2 | 9.6 |
| 2005 | 11.4 | 6.3 | 13.0 | 14.4 | 10.6 |
| 2006 | 11.7 | 6.0 | 13.5 | 15.2 | 10.5 |
| 2007 | 10.0 | 5.4 | 11.6 | 12.7 | 8.6 |
| 2008 | 10.2 | 4.2 | 11.5 | 14.3 | 8.9 |
| Year | Any Private Insurance | Public Insurance Only | Uninsured |
|---|
| 2002 | 9.4 | 13.6 | 18.0 |
| 2003 | 9.2 | 14.5 | 18.4 |
| 2004 | 9.1 | 14.3 | 18.7 |
| 2005 | 9.3 | 13.5 | 20.6 |
| 2006 | 10.0 | 13.1 | 19.5 |
| 2007 | 8.1 | 12.0 | 17.5 |
| 2008 | 8.4 | 12.7 | 17.2 |
Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Medical Expenditure Panel Survey, 2002-2007.
Denominator: Civilian noninstitutionalized population, all ages.
Note: For this measure, lower rates are better.
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