About this data measure

• People who are “underinsured” have high health plan deductibles and out-of-pocket medical expenses relative to their income and are more likely to struggle paying medical bills or to skip care because of cost. (Source: Commonwealth Fund)
• While Rhode Island had seen an increase in the underinsured rate in the past two years, there was an increase in the underinsured rate over the past two years of data.
• Low income Rhode Islanders and those aged 18 to 26 have much higher underinsured rates than other groups.