| Although one
might presume that most people are uninsured because they
have no job, this is not the case. 81% of the uninsured under
age 65 work full or part-time. More than half work full-time.
Source: Congressional Research Service analysis of data from the March 2004 Current Population Survey, as published in "CRS Report for Congress" Updated August 27, 2004
Some industries are less likely
than others to offer health insurance. Farmers and other agricultural
workers, construction workers, and those who work in service
industries such as hospitality and retail have higher rates
of uninsurance.
CAHC believes that we should
help working Americans afford health insurance. There are
several solutions that can help make private health coverage
a reality for hard-working taxpaying Americans, including
health care tax credits and Health Savings Accounts.
Uninsured by Employment Characteristics for People Under Age
65, 2004
|
Industry
|
|
|
| |
(millions)
|
Percent
|
Millions
|
| Agriculture, Forestry, fishing And Hunting |
3.1
|
36.3%
|
1.1
|
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation, Food
Services, Accommodations
|
14.2
|
34.8%
|
4.9
|
| Construction |
19.0
|
32.0%
|
6.0
|
| Other Services |
9.0
|
30.3%
|
2.7
|
| Professional Management |
21.2
|
19.0%
|
4.0
|
| Wholesale, Retail Trade |
29.9
|
19.2%
|
5.7
|
| Transportation, Utilities |
13.0
|
14.4%
|
1.9
|
| Finance, Insurance, Real Estate |
15.5
|
10.7%
|
1.7
|
| Manufacturing |
31.3
|
10.9%
|
3.4
|
| Education, Health Social Services |
41.9
|
10.4%
|
4.4
|
Source: Congressional Research Service analysis of data from the March 2004 Current Population Survey, as published in "CRS Report for Congress" Updated August 27, 2004
|
