The U.S. Census Bureau reported in 2003 that the number of uninsured Americans rose by 1.4 million. What is a major cause of this phenomenon?
A) Medicare took over payment of health care costs.
B) With a declining population, costs for health care rose.
C) Nursing salaries greatly increased, causing health care costs to rise.
D) The drop of health insurance coverage from employment-based health plans.

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The drop of health insurance coverage from employment-based health plans is the major cause of the phenomenon of rising uninsured Americans. As many employers are no longer offering health insurance coverage as a benefit, more people are left without coverage, leading to an increase in the number of uninsured individuals.

The US Census Bureau Reported in 2003 That the Number of of Uninsured