Recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau indicates that health insurance coverage has improved in Wyoming, with the rate rising to nearly 86% in 2022, an increase of one percentage point from the previous year. However, approximately 14% of Wyoming residents under age 65 remain uninsured, a figure significantly above the national average of 9.5%. The report highlights a trend of rising insurance rates across most counties, though Albany, Johnson, and Park Counties experienced declines. Wyoming’s lack of Medicaid expansion contributes to its higher rates of uninsurance, as many working individuals fall into the so-called Medicaid Gap, unable to qualify for coverage.
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