How has Obamacare affected health insurance in Maryland?
Answer:
Maryland was an early adopter of Obamacare and immediately implemented Medicaid expansion. In addition, they were the first state exchange approved to be used. As a result, they have successfully reduced their uninsured rate from 12.9% to 7% in 2016, well below the national average. There is continued enrollment in the Maryland Medicaid program so this number may be fluctuate. (According to Gallup, the national average was 11.5% in 2016).
