Research Brief: Rural Areas Have Higher Individual Health Insurance Premiums and Fewer Plan Choices

Provides an overview of a study that found rural areas have the fewest health insurance options and pay the highest premiums. Analysis reveals that local markets experiencing higher volatility and vulnerability are more rural, have a higher percentage of non-white residents, and have resident who are more likely to experience poor health and lower wages.
Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center - Category: Rural Health Source Type: news