The US Census came out with a report on Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage  today.

some quick hits:

20% of the Uninsured are illegals – and strangely only 44% of the “foreign born – not a citizen” reported being uninsured.  Now I’m sure there some Canadians living here and shuttling back home for their doctor visits, but you have to wonder how many of the 56% of non-citizens are getting their care through our Medicaid programs.

30% of American Indians and Alaska Natives are uninsured (how about that great Government health care!? see Will Obama Health Care Reform look like the Indian Health Service)

Families with RELATED children had the LOWEST uninsured rates of any group (less than 10%).   Could it be that traditional families with two adults plus kids is a viable solution for encouraging personal responsibility.

Young Adults had the highest rates of uninsurance at 28%  for 18-24 year olds and 26% for 25-34 year olds.  Could their behavior be entirely rational?  That is not buying insurance when you likely don’t need it?  Of course!  This age group only need catastrophic care – not pre-paid medical care!

Plenty more available from the Main Stream Media but you won’t see these stats – I guarantee it!