1. Trends in the Uninsured: Impact and Implications of the Current Economic Environment Paula Roy Executive Director, Delaware Health Care Commission

2. Understand Nationally; Act Locally States Need to Collect Own Data

3. Community Healthcare Access Plan State Planning Project State Planning Project

4. 66% Own/Buying Their Home 18% Are Children 75% Are Working 99,000 Uninsured

5. 200% FPL Family of 4 = $35,300 80% Are Above The Federal Poverty Level 25% Are Eligible for Existing Programs, But Not Enrolled 99,000 Uninsured

6. Health Care Cost Increases Threaten Status Quo Good Data = Good Decisions Prevent further Erosion

7. Insurance Market Employer Pressures Costs Uninsured

8. Uninsured Population is Diverse in Nature Health Costs Are Increasing Limited State Resources Lack of Flexibility With Federal Funds * (*Health Insurance Flexibility & Accountability -HIFA) Numerous Values/Points of Reference Politically Challenging ~ Solutions May Appear In-Equitable!! The Challenges…