Reasons for not purchasing health coverage in the U.S. in 2022| Statista

According to a survey conducted among those uninsured in the U.S. in 2022, 62 percent mention that the premium cost was the main reason they did not buy health insurance plan in the United States. This statistic illustrates the main reasons people in the United States did not buy health insurance plan in 2022.

What was the main reason you did not buy a plan?

Characteristic	Percentage of respondents
You found the enrollment process difficult	7%
You gained coverage through another source	7%
The deductibles and/or copayments were too high	7%
You found out you were not eligible to buy a plan	9%
The plan was too expensive	63%

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Release date

September 2022

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Region

United States

Survey time period

March 28 and July 4, 2022

Number of respondents

6,301 respondents

Age group

19-64 years

Special properties

Respondents who attempted to purchase a plan in the individual market or marketplace during the past three years but didn't buy a plan

Method of interview

Telephone interview

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