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We, as North Carolina business leaders, understand that a strong economy and a thriving workforce require healthy families. Right now, too many hard-working families are uninsured. In fact, about two-thirds of all uninsured adults in North Carolina work. They are construction workers, farmers, child care providers, and even veterans. We urge the North Carolina General Assembly to achieve a bi-partisan solution to close the health insurance coverage gap. Now is the time to act. There are proposals on the table that would require no investment of state tax dollars and closing the gap would create an estimated 37,000 jobs and billions in economic activity. Much of this economic activity would benefit our rural communities and other areas most in need of an economic boost. Closing the health insurance coverage gap is a good deal for the health of North Carolina families and for our economy. We urge you to work together and achieve a policy solution that closes the health insurance coverage gap.

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We Need to Protect Our Young Workers

September 1, 2020 by Hailey Gutzmer Leave a Comment

By: Hailey Gutzmer, Communications Coordinator, Care4Carolina

Health insurance is expensive, especially for young professionals just starting out in their careers and looking for ways to save money.  While employer sponsored insurance is offered in some professions, that is not an option for everyone. Young people often take on work in food service or other industries where employer-sponsored insurance is less likely to be available as they work to save up for school and other expenses. 

Many young people have to make the tough financial decisions trying to make ends meet, and sadly there is not much money left after paying rent and bills to cover a costly insurance plan.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 1 in 4 uninsured individuals are between the ages of 26 and 34 years old.

Some of my colleagues have shared that they simply cannot afford health insurance and just hope that they don’t find themselves in a medical emergency in the future that could financially devastate them.

Other friends of mine were just starting to get settled into their professions when the pandemic hit, and many lost their jobs. These friends are now concerned about their health insurance options as they try to juggle a part-time job while searching for another full-time position.

Young people already believe that they are “invincible” and that nothing bad will ever happen to them, so high health insurance prices make it even more difficult for them to see the benefit of insurance. However, accidents do happen regardless of age and not having health insurance can lead to high medical bills that cause lifelong financial struggle.

We need to protect our young workers in North Carolina. How can we expect these individuals to grow and continue to contribute to the state economy if we cannot provide them with the tools to keep themselves healthy?

While closing the health insurance coverage gap will not grant access to health insurance for all young workers, it would provide many with an affordable option for coverage for the first time.

As a young professional myself, I am concerned for my generation and don’t want lack of health insurance coverage to be what prevents anyone from living a long and prosperous life.

Category iconSummer 2020 Series Tag iconUninsured,  Young Workers

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