9 Million Fewer Uninsured?

In its latest report, the Census Bureau estimated that there were 45 million Americans without health insurance in 2003. Two analyses sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services conclude that between 4 and 9 million people reported as uninsured actually have coverage through state Medicaid programs. How good are these estimates? How do they affect federal policy?

This seminar will explore methods of improving the estimates of the uninsured. Assistant Secretary Michael O'Grady will begin the session with a discussion of the administration's proposals to help the uninsured.

About the Author

 

Joseph
Antos

  • Mr. Antos's research focuses on the economics of health policy—including Medicare and broader health system reform, health care financing, health insurance regulation, and the uninsured—and federal budget policy. He has written and spoken extensively on the Medicare drug benefit and has led a team of experienced independent actuaries and cost estimators in a study to evaluate various proposals to extend health coverage to the uninsured. His work on the country’s budget crisis includes a detailed plan to achieve fiscal stability and economic growth developed in conjunction with AEI colleagues.  


    Joseph Antos is also a commissioner of the Maryland Health Services Cost Review Commission and a health adviser to the Congressional Budget Office.  Before joining AEI, Mr. Antos was Assistant Director for Health and Human Resources at the Congressional Budget Office.




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