Up to 50% of Non-Elderly Americans Have Pre-Existing Health Conditions

Pre-existing common health conditions affect 19% to 50% of non-elderly Americans, about 50 million to 129 million respectively of the roughly 250 million adults between the ages of 18 and 64. The low estimate, based on high-risk insurance pool guidelines, includes individuals with conditions that would very likely result in a denied application for health care insurance in the non-group market. The high estimate, based on insurance carrier guidelines, includes individuals with conditions that might lead to coverage denial, or if the individual was offered coverage, it would likely have a higher monthly premium or the . . .