Last updated on: 5/4/2020 | Author: ProCon.org

12.7 Million Americans May Have Lost Health Insurance Due to Coronavirus

55% of the US population has employer-based health insurance, so millions of people are losing that coverage as unemployment rises during the COVID-19 pandemic. Opinions on single-payer health care show a partisan divide, with 79% of Democrats in favor and 71% of Republicans opposed.