Kaiser Family Foundation: Reasons uninsured persons ages 18 to 64 gave for remaining uninsured

1. 46% - tried to get health coverage but it was too expensive
2. 13% - don't think the health insurance requirement applies to them
3. 11% - tried to get health coverage but were unable to do so
4. 9% - would rather pay the fine than get health insurance
5. 7% - didn't know about the requirement to have health insurance

Source: "Few Uninsured Know Date of Pending Deadline for Obtaining Marketplace Coverage; Many Say They Will Get Coverage Soon, Though Cost is a Concern," The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, December 17, 2015
Source URL: http://kff.org/uninsured/press-release/few-uninsured-know-da...

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