Data: Commonwealth Fund; Map: Alex Fitzpatrick/Axios
Florida's uninsured rate fellby 13.4 percentage points between 2013 and 2023 — the fifth largest drop in the nation.
In 2013, the uninsured rate was 28.9%. In 2023, it was 15.5%.
Why it matters: Uninsured rates hit record lows in all U.S. states by 2023, driven by coverage expansions under the Affordable Care Act and related policy changes.
Although a greater share of people now have some form of health insurance, many remain uninsured — particularly in states that haven't expanded Medicaid access.
California (-15 percentage points), New Mexico (-14.9) and Louisiana (-14.7) had the biggest drops over that period — meaning more residents are now insured.
Between the lines: About 5 million uninsured people are ineligible for coverage under ACA expansions because of their immigration status, affecting the overall numbers in states with many residents lacking legal status.
What we're watching: Congressional Republicans have been pushing for significant Medicaid cuts and changes that could result in millions of Americans losing their coverage.