Economic downturn effects changes in health insurance coverage

Thanks to Pulse for pointing us to the study Changes In Health Insurance Coverage During The Economic Downturn: 2000 - 2002. The study reports that the uninsured population has grown by 3.8 million during that time period. Low-income Americans, particularly males and nonparents, fared the worst, as gains in public programs failed to offset lost employer-sponsored coverage. Look to the possibility of more uninsured workers trying to secure coverage where they can - this includes potential cost shifting to the workers' comp system.