In States Not Expanding Medicaid, 64% Of Community Health Centers Report Increase In Uninsured Patients In 2014, Compared To 19% In Medicaid Expansion States

In 2014, 64% of community health centers in states not expanding Medicaid reported an increase in the volume of uninsured patients; and nearly 77% of community health centers reported an increase in the total number of patients. In states expanding Medicaid, 19.2% of community health centers in states reported an increase in the number of uninsured patients; about 81% of community health centers reported greater patient volume.

These findings were reported in “The State of the Safety Net 2014” by researchers with Direct Relief. The State of the Safety Net is an annual report that examines issues and trends . . .