How many people in Louisiana are uninsured?
According to the Current Population Survey, there over more than 4, 400,000 people in the state of Louisiana. 20% of this population or more than 860,000 are currently uninsured. The majority of this group is ages 19-64. Many people in this population fall under the Federal Poverty Level, while 30% (more than 260,000) are living 200% above the FPL. Medicaid provides coverage for 16% of Louisiana residents and Medicare provides for 12% of the population, which are Louisianas elderly citizens.
