Number Of Uninsured Americans Rises For First Time Since 2009

Number Of Uninsured Americans Rises For First Time Since 2009

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In 2018, the number of uninsured Americans rose for the first time in nearly a decade, with 27.5 million people lacking health insurance. This increase coincided with a plateau in median household income, despite previous steady growth. However, there were positive economic signs, such as a decrease in the poverty rate and an increase in full-time workers. Despite these improvements, the number of people with private health insurance remained unchanged. These economic trends have significant political implications, particularly concerning the Affordable Care Act, as debates continue between Republicans and Democrats.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant change occurred in the health insurance landscape in 2018?

A decline in public health insurance coverage

A rise in private health insurance coverage

An increase in the number of uninsured people

A decrease in the number of uninsured people

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the trend in median household income in 2018?

It decreased significantly

It remained flat

It increased significantly

It fluctuated throughout the year

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which economic indicator showed improvement for the fourth consecutive year?

Interest rate

Unemployment rate

Poverty rate

Inflation rate

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Elise Gould, what is the status of most families' economic recovery?

They have fully recovered

They have barely made up for past losses

They are worse off than before

They are thriving economically

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What political event could be influenced by the economic and health insurance trends discussed?

The 2024 presidential elections

The 2022 congressional elections

The 2020 presidential elections

The 2018 midterm elections