Georgia Remains Among Worst in Country in Health Insurance Coverage

The U.S. Census Bureau recently released figures that show Georgia remains among the worst in the country in health insurance coverage.

According to the new data, Georgia ranks in the bottom five nationally. In 2010, the most recent year available, there were 1.8 million Georgians without health – about a 22 percent uninsured rate.

Patient advocates concerned with access to care say factors include a stubbornly high-unemployment rate and one of the stingiest Medicaid programs in the country.