Data can help us all understand who the uninsured are, where are they live and work, to help us connect them to coverage and bring Illinois closer to ensuring healthcare for all. The effects of public policy measures, and of stalemates such as the 2015-16 Illinois budget crisis, can often best be visualized by presenting data on the results they bring about.
In the 2015-16 open enrollment period, signup rates for Illinois PUMAs ranged from 52% of those eligible to 21%; the statewide average is 37%. Most areas with the lowest rates are in or near Chicago.
The vast majority of Illinoisans newly enrolled in health insurance as a result of the ACA have gained coverage through the Medicaid expansion.
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