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Who is most at risk of being uninsured in Florida?

In 2023, 27.5% of working-age adults below 138% of the poverty threshold in Florida were uninsured (US avg 21.1%), and 32.1% of unemployed workers lacked coverage (US avg 24.3%), per 2023 ACS 1-year estimates (US Census Bureau). Gera Coverage Gap Score (working-age): 137.

Source:US Census Bureau — 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates (Tables B27001, B27011, B27016)·as of 2023updated annually (last: )
Gera Coverage Gap Score137 (working-age adults)Florida GCGS vs US average of 100. above national average.How this index is calculated

Uninsured rates by demographic band — Florida (2023)

Florida health insurance uninsured rates by demographic — 2023 ACS 1-year
Demographic groupFL rateUS rateGCGS
Children under 198.5%6.0%142
Working-age adults 19–6415.5%11.3%137
Seniors 65 and older1.0%0.8%125
Below 138% poverty (19–64)27.5%21.1%130
138–399% poverty (19–64)18.6%14.9%125
400%+ poverty (19–64)7.8%5.0%156
Employed workers (19–64)13.8%10.0%138
Unemployed workers (19–64)32.1%24.3%132
Not in labor force (19–64)19.0%14.1%135

GCGS 100 = US average for that demographic. Source: 2023 ACS 1-year estimates (B27001, B27011, B27016), US Census Bureau. Methodology →

Coverage Gap Checker — Florida

Select a demographic group to see its real ACS uninsured rate and Gera Coverage Gap Score

In Florida, 15.5% of working-age adults (19–64) were uninsured in 2023 — 4.2 percentage points above the national rate for this demographic group.

Uninsured (Working-age adults (19–64))
15.5%
US 11.3%
Gera Coverage Gap Score
137
above national average
Compared to US
Wider gap
4.2 pp above US avg

GCGS = 100 at the national average. Higher scores = wider coverage gap. Source: 2023 ACS 1-year estimates, US Census Bureau.

15.5% of working-age adults (19–64) in Florida were uninsured in 2023. If you are uninsured, GeraClinic offers online consultations with no insurance required.

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Frequently asked questions

What percentage of working-age adults in Florida are uninsured?
In 2023, 15.5% of adults aged 19–64 in Florida lacked health insurance — 4.2 percentage points above the national rate (US average 11.3%). Source: 2023 ACS 1-year estimates, B27001, US Census Bureau.
What is the uninsured rate for children in Florida?
8.5% of children under 19 in Florida were uninsured in 2023 — 2.5 percentage points above the national rate (US 6.0%). Source: 2023 ACS B27001, US Census Bureau.
How many low-income residents in Florida are uninsured?
Among working-age adults (19–64) in Florida below 138% of the federal poverty level, 27.5% were uninsured in 2023 (US 21.1%). This group falls at or below the Medicaid eligibility threshold in expansion states. Source: 2023 ACS B27016.
Are employed workers in Florida insured?
Not all. 13.8% of employed workers aged 19–64 in Florida were uninsured in 2023 (US 10.0%), compared to 32.1% of unemployed workers (US 24.3%). Source: 2023 ACS B27011.
What is the Gera Coverage Gap Score for Florida?
The GCGS for Florida's working-age adults is 137, meaning above national average compared to the US (GCGS 100). GCGS = round(state_rate ÷ national_rate × 100). See the full formula at https://geraclinic.com/us/insurance-demographics/methodology.

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Contains public sector information published by US Census Bureau and licensed under the Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. §105). Source: US Census Bureau — 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates (Tables B27001, B27011, B27016) (2023, published September 2024).

Informational/educational only — not a substitute for professional medical advice; a clinician interprets results.