Friday, September 11, 2020

Rural areas have higher health premiums and fewer options, UMN research finds

 

Rural areas have higher health premiums and fewer options, UMN research finds

Minnesota Daily

A University of Minnesota study published in the summer by the School of Public Health found that nationally, rural areas have higher health insurance premiums and fewer options. Led by Jean Abraham, a health economist at the University, the recent study examined the individual health insurance market. This market is important for those who do not access health care through an employer and do not qualify for public health insurance, like Medicare or Medicaid. About 14 million people have individual coverage in the U.S., according to The Commonwealth Fund, a health policy research institution.

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