Affordability Quote by Sylvia Mathews Burwell
“While we've made progress with our numbers, this will be a harder-to-reach group, and we have less money to do it… Many people don't know or understand about the tax credit that they can receive. And so affordability is a barrier. We know that a disproportionate number of those who are still uninsured are young.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Health Policy Forum, 2021
Young uninsured people lack awareness of tax credits, making affordability a major barrier to coverage.
In simple terms: Many young adults don’t know about financial help for health insurance.
Key Takeaway
Increase outreach about tax credits.
Themes
healthcare access
financial literacy
young adults
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
advocacy
informational
When to use this quote
- college campuses
- community centers
- online platforms
Key Concepts
Public policy
economics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we simplify information?
- What channels reach youth best?
A Different Perspective
Complex eligibility rules can deter participation.
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