The Census Bureau released new data this month that gave us more insight on the health and wellbeing of our residents. Below, Senior Policy Analyst Brittany Holom-Trundy, Ph.D. breaks down the new data and what it means for New Jersey.
NJPP Senior Policy Analyst Brittany Holom-Trundy, Ph.D. (@bholom):
First, the good!
1. New Jersey’s Cover All Kids program is working!Children 19 and under were significantly less likely to be uninsured in 2021 than in 2019. 🎉 (2/10) pic.twitter.com/rDB1WIxMth
— Brittany Holom-Trundy, Ph.D. (@bholom11) September 27, 2022
3. Residents who identify with 2 or more races were more likely to be uninsured — but this may be explained by a big shift in how people identify.
In 2019, only ~262,200 residents identified with 2 or more races, while in 2021, ~1,113,300 did so! #diversitymatters (4/10) pic.twitter.com/A7nJrRZhnC
— Brittany Holom-Trundy, Ph.D. (@bholom11) September 27, 2022
5. Residents who work less than full-time are far more likely to be uninsured. From 2019-2021, they became even more likely to lack insurance, while full-time workers saw gains in coverage.
🛑Leaving part-time & seasonal workers behind hurts the prosperity of all of NJ. (6/10) pic.twitter.com/umkoNHAugc
— Brittany Holom-Trundy, Ph.D. (@bholom11) September 27, 2022
7. Finally, our immigrant communities continue to face the toughest barriers to affordable health coverage.
➡️Citizenship should never be required for paths to high quality, affordable health care. The health of EVERY resident is key to a healthier future for all of NJ. (8/10) pic.twitter.com/Z5g3HuMKBQ
— Brittany Holom-Trundy, Ph.D. (@bholom11) September 27, 2022
Takeaway 2:
📝More work remains to make sure ALL New Jersey families gain coverage — especially immigrant families, those with low incomes, those with disabilities, and those working part-time.
Together, we can help all New Jerseyans #getcovered! 🙌
(10/10)— Brittany Holom-Trundy, Ph.D. (@bholom11) September 27, 2022
