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    USDA report says health care coverage improvements in minority populations

    V.S. SantoniBy V.S. SantoniJune 13, 2024Updated:June 13, 2024No Comments3 Mins Read
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    By V.S. Santoni 

    In a report issued by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services last Friday, significant gains have been made in reducing the uninsured rate in minority communities.  

    These advancements are largely due to the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to enhance access to affordable, high-quality health care, particularly in underserved regions. The Inflation Reduction Act’s tax credits have further reduced the cost of marketplace plans, making health insurance more accessible. Millions of lower- and middle-income Black families enrolled in health insurance marketplaces have seen their premiums lowered or eliminated.

    HHS also announced a $500 million investment in Navigators, who assist individuals, especially in underserved communities, with enrolling in health care plans. This investment is set to support record-breaking enrollment levels, with 21.4 million people signing up during the 2024 Open Enrollment Period.

    “The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to ensuring that health care is accessible to all, regardless of race or ethnicity,” said HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra. “The data released today demonstrates our progress in reaching Black, Latino, Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations, who have historically faced higher uninsured rates. With this significant investment in Navigators, we are reinforcing our commitment to achieving record enrollment numbers in underserved communities.”

    White House Domestic Policy Advisor Neera Tanden reiterated the administration’s commitment. “President Biden views health care as a fundamental right. By making health insurance more affordable and accessible, these reports show that millions of Americans in underserved communities now have the health coverage they need and deserve.”

    HHS’s Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) detailed the reduction in uninsured rates among minority groups from 2010 to 2022: Black Americans: 20.9 percent to 10.8 percent, Latinos: 32.7 percent to 18 percent, Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI): 16.6 percent to 6.2 percent and American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN): 32.4 percent to 19.9 percent.

    These gains have been supported by the American Rescue Plan’s enhanced premium tax credits, which led to a 49 percent increase in Black Americans enrolled in ACA coverage from 2020 to 2022. The Inflation Reduction Act ensures that lower monthly premiums continue, making it possible for uninsured Black Americans to access affordable health plans.

    To further support health care enrollment, the administration announced a $500 million grant allocation for Navigators over the next five years. This includes $100 million for the first year, marking the largest ever investment in the Navigator program.

    The administration’s efforts to expand access to coverage have driven the uninsured rate to historic lows, with more than 3.6 million people gaining coverage during the last ACA enrollment period.

    The Biden-Harris Administration has also focused on lowering prescription drug costs and improving maternal health outcomes. The President’s prescription drug law caps insulin costs for seniors and aims to extend this protection to all Americans. Efforts to protect Black maternal health include extending Medicaid postpartum coverage and increasing access to doulas and midwives.

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