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Impact 1 - Equitable Access to Affordable, Quality Care

Health Insurance Coverage Rates
Indicator

Adults with Health Insurance

This indicator shows the percentage of adults aged 19-64 years that have any type of health insurance coverage.
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Adults with Health Insurance

Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (93.7%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (90.0%). Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (93.7%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (90.0%).
(Compared to Prior Value)
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 93.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 90.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 89.3%. Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 93.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 90.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 89.3%.
(Compared to CA Counties)
Compared to the CA Value (90.9%), Santa Cruz has a value of 93.7% which is higher and better. Compared to the CA Value (90.9%), Santa Cruz has a value of 93.7% which is higher and better.
(Compared to CA State Value)
Compared to the US Value (88.7%), Santa Cruz has a value of 93.7% which is higher and better. Compared to the US Value (88.7%), Santa Cruz has a value of 93.7% which is higher and better.
(Compared to U.S. Value)

County: Santa Cruz

Indicator

Children with Health Insurance

This indicator shows the percentage of children under 19 that have any type of health insurance coverage.
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Children with Health Insurance

Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (98.6%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (95.5%). Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (98.6%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (95.5%).
(Compared to Prior Value)
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 98.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 97.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 96.2%. Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 98.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 97.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 96.2%.
(Compared to CA Counties)
Compared to the CA Value (96.8%), Santa Cruz has a value of 98.6% which is higher and better. Compared to the CA Value (96.8%), Santa Cruz has a value of 98.6% which is higher and better.
(Compared to CA State Value)
Compared to the US Value (94.9%), Santa Cruz has a value of 98.6% which is higher and better. Compared to the US Value (94.9%), Santa Cruz has a value of 98.6% which is higher and better.
(Compared to U.S. Value)

County: Santa Cruz

Indicator

Persons with Private Health Insurance Only

This indicator shows the percentage of persons who have private health insurance only. Private health insurance is a plan provided by an employer or union, a plan purchased by an individual from a private company, or TRICARE or other military health care.
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Persons with Private Health Insurance Only

Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (57.6%) is greater than the previously measured value (57.2%). Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (57.6%) is greater than the previously measured value (57.2%).
(Compared to Prior Value)
Compared to the CA Value (53.5%), Santa Cruz has a value of 57.6%. Compared to the CA Value (53.5%), Santa Cruz has a value of 57.6%.
(Compared to CA State Value)
Compared to the CA Value (53.5%), Santa Cruz has a value of 57.6%. Compared to the CA Value (53.5%), Santa Cruz has a value of 57.6%.
(Compared to CA State Value)
Compared to the US Value (54.8%), Santa Cruz has a value of 57.6%. Compared to the US Value (54.8%), Santa Cruz has a value of 57.6%.
(Compared to U.S. Value)

County: Santa Cruz

Indicator

Persons with Public Health Insurance Only

This indicator shows the percentage of persons who have public health insurance only. Public health coverage includes the federal programs Medicare, Medicaid, and VA Health Care (provided through the Department of Veterans Affairs); the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP); and individual state health plans.
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Persons with Public Health Insurance Only

Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (24.8%) is greater than the previously measured value (22.6%). Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (24.8%) is greater than the previously measured value (22.6%).
(Compared to Prior Value)
Compared to the CA Value (29.8%), Santa Cruz has a value of 24.8%. Compared to the CA Value (29.8%), Santa Cruz has a value of 24.8%.
(Compared to CA State Value)
Compared to the CA Value (29.8%), Santa Cruz has a value of 24.8%. Compared to the CA Value (29.8%), Santa Cruz has a value of 24.8%.
(Compared to CA State Value)
Compared to the US Value (24.8%), Santa Cruz has a value of 24.8%. Compared to the US Value (24.8%), Santa Cruz has a value of 24.8%.
(Compared to U.S. Value)

County: Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz