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Children without Health Insurance: Under 18

County: Washoe
Measurement Period: 2022
Filter: none (all Counties)
American Community Survey, 1-year estimates of the percentage of children under 18 without any type of health insurance coverage.  Beginning 2017, age categories were updated to children under 19, therefore, data should not be compared to earlier years.  
 
Due to the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, changes were made to the definition of a "qualifying child". Under ACA, a qualifying child is under age 19 at the close of the calendar year. Therefore, age categories used to measure health insurance now define those aged 18 as children.

Why is this important?

Health insurance for children is particularly important because medical costs are extremely high in the United States. To stay healthy, children require regular checkups, dental and vision care, as well as, medical attention for illness and injury. Children without health insurance are less likely to receive required immunizations, routine checkups and screenings. They may not get treatment when they do get sick or not get treatment until their condition is more advanced, costing more to treat. They may also fall behind at school. Having health insurance lowers barriers to accessing care, which is likely to prevent the development of more serious illnesses. This is not only of benefit to the child but also helps lower overall family health costs.
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County: Washoe

13.0%
Percent (%)
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 1-Year Estimates
Measurement period: 2022
Maintained by: Truckee Meadows Tomorrow
Last update: September 2023
Filter(s) for this location: State: Nevada
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Compared to the NV Value (14.7%), Washoe has a value of 13.0% which is lower and better.
NV Value
(14.7%)
Compared to the US Value (9.7%), Washoe has a value of 13.0% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(9.7%)
Compared to the prior value, Washoe (13.0%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (10.7%).
Prior Value
(10.7%)
Over time, the Washoe value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
Technical note: American Community Survey, Table S2701, Selected characteristics of health insurance coverage, 1-year estimates, https://data.census.gov/table?t=Health+Insurance&g=040XX00US32_050XX00US32031_010XX00US&tid=ACSST1Y2022.S2701
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Beginning 2017, age categories were updated to <19 years & should not be compared to earlier years.

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Filed under: Health / Health Care Access & Quality, Infants, Children, Teens

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