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How many Tennesseans are without health insurance? (Tennessee Refuses to Expand Medicaid article) Why is Medicaid expansion important for working Americans?
Tennessean population is about 65 lakhs , and 17.4 % of its
population (18-24 ) are uninsured. Actual count of uninsured is
approximately 7 lakhs around.
Medicaid expansion are necessary because health issues result in
Out of Pocket expenditure and act as an economic burden for the
families. Moeover, uninsured client does not get any prference
while getting treatment or even bookig appointment wih renowned
doctors.