Work and Health Insurance for 50- to 64-Year-Olds

by Gerry Smolka, Carlos Figueiredo, Harriet Komisar, Public Policy Institute, February 12, 2015

Summary of Publication

Working or having a family member connected to the workforce is a critical gateway to health insurance coverage. However, many workers do not have employer-sponsored coverage. For them and for nonworkers without access to employer coverage, the Affordable Care Act opens new options for obtaining health insurance.

Read the full fact sheet: Work and Health Insurance for 50- to 64-Year-Olds (PDF)

See also: The AARP Work and Career Study (PDF)

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