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No one should have to deal with not having the coverage needed to help them with their health. Several organizations in Jacksonville provide primary and dental care for the uninsured. However, these places face challenges in funding, staffing, and administrative burdens. Many people who may benefit from these organizations are unaware that these services are available.
Access To Healthcare
It is easier to get access to healthcare and medication when you have insurance. For many people insurance is harder to get or not financially doable. Residents without insurance have a harder time getting the help that they need to live a healthy life.
People With Medicaid Or Medicare
Source: Monthly Medicaid Enrollment - FL Health CHARTS - Florida Department of Health | CHARTS and Medicare Enrollment - FL Health CHARTS - Florida Department of Health | CHARTS
Insurance Availability
Insurance can be complex and not everyone is able to acquire it. In Jacksonville 11.7% of the population do not have health insurance. Insurance should not be a luxury that not everyone can afford. It must be used to help those who need it not hinder.
Percent Of Jacksonville Citizens With And Without Insurance
Source: Population Non-Institutionalized Civilians With Health Insurance (Census ACS) - FL Health CHARTS - Florida Department of Health | CHARTS