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The uninsured face significant barriers to getting
the care that they need. They are less likely to seek
care early and are less likely to get the screening
for cancer or chronic conditions, which leads to an
increased risk of dying from disease because it is found
at a later stage. They are more likely to describe their
health status as poor or fair. Their health, in turn,
has an impact on the rest of their life – leading
to decreased ability to work due to illness, financial
strain from medical bills and prescription costs, and
depression.
Based on The Coverage Gap: A State-by-State Report
on Access to Care (2002), in Michigan…
- 43% of uninsured adults are unable to see a doctor
when needed, compared to 8% of insured adults
- 45% of uninsured adults have no personal doctor
or health care provider compared to 13% of insured
adults
- 50% of uninsured women 40-64 have not had a mammogram
in the past 2 years compared to 19% of insured women
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