For many of the working poor, medical insurance is out of the question. In 2010, approximately __________ of people in the United States were without health insurance coverage.

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For many of the working poor, medical insurance is out of the question. In 2010, approximately __________ of people in the United States were without health insurance coverage.
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According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2010 approximately 16% of people in the United States were without health insurance coverage. This amounts to roughly 49.9 million people. This percentage has since decreased with the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), but there are still millions of individuals who remain uninsured.

For Many of the Working Poor, Medical Insurance Is Out