Bar graph shows percent of nonelderly uninsured individuals eligible for Affordable Care Act coverage by race and ethnicity as of 2015. The sample size included 14.5 million Whites, 4.5 million Blacks, and 10.9 million Hispanics. The graph shows the following: - 36% of Whites, 23% of Blacks and 16% of Hispanics were ineligible for financial assistance. - 2% of Whites, 4% of Blacks, and 37% of Hispanics were ineligible due to immigration status. - 9% of Whites, 21% of Blacks, and 6& of Hispanics were in the coverage gap. - 27% of Whites, 23% of Blacks, and 16% of Hispanics were eligible for tax credits. - 8% of Whites, 10% of Blacks, and 11% of Hispanics were Medicaid eligible children. - 18% of Whites, 19% of Blacks, and 14% of Hispanics were Medicaid eligible adults.

Figure 6.3Eligibility for Affordable Care Act Coverage Among the Nonelderly Uninsured by Race and Ethnicity, as of 2015

Notes: Totals may not sum to 100 percent due to rounding. Ineligible for Financial Assistance share includes those ineligible due to offer of employer sponsored insurance or income. Tax Credit Eligible share includes adults in MN and NY who are eligible for coverage through the Basic Health Plan.

Source: Kaiser Family Foundation analysis based on 2015 Medicaid eligibility levels and 2015 Current Population Survey.142

From: CHAPTER 6, HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS

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