According to the 2019 Louisiana Health Insurance Survey, the percentage of uninsured adults was 11-percent, a significant drop from before Medicaid expansion in 2016 when the rate was 23-percent. Interim Medicaid Executive Director Tara LeBlanc credits the Federal Marketplace and Medicaid Expansion for the drop.
“The 2019 measures our hard work and commitment to ensure that healthcare coverage is provided to those who need it,” said LeBlanc.
The Health insurance survey is conducted every two years and LeBlanc is pleased with the overall numbers however, the uninsured rates for children increased slightly to 4-percent for 2019, compared to the previous 2017 rate of 2-percent. LeBlanc said the national uninsured rate increased among children in 2019.
“We will continue to do everything we can to outreach to individuals,” said LeBlanc.
The survey indicates Medicaid was the largest source of coverage for children in 2019 covering 51-percent.
Historically uninsured rates are higher among white adults vs black adults, however, the 2019 survey shows the rate of uninsured blacks adults is 10-percent and the rate among whites is 11-percent. LeBlanc says she’s proud of the department’s work.
“This is especially important as we continue to work to reduce the disparities in healthcare,” said LeBlanc.
If you need coverage you can use Medicaid’s web portal and apply online or call the Medicaid Hotline at 1-888-342-6207.
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