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How much do you know about Health Policy in Connecticut? Take our quiz!

Test Your Knowledge about the uninsured in Connecticut
September 2008

1. How many Connecticut residents were uninsured last year?

a) 50,000
b) 100,000
c) 326,000
d) 500,000

2. How many Connecticut residents directly purchase health insurance, not through an employer?

a) 50,000
b) 100,000
c) 326,000
d) 500,000

3. Which statement is true about the number of uninsured Connecticut residents?

a) It is more than the entire populations of New Haven plus Hartford plus Middletown plus New London
b) It is more than the population of five Connecticut counties
c) It is more than the combined total number of accountants, chief executive officers, lawyers, waiters and waitresses, janitors, registered nurses, doctors, dentists, bakers, butchers, reporters, legislators and dozens of other occupations.
d) All of the above.

4. Which statement is true about the future for health premiums and the numbers of uninsured in Connecticut?

a) Health premiums are expected to rise 8% next year and by double digits in 2010 and beyond
b) The ten Connecticut industries expected to create the most jobs by 2014 are in the service sector; service sector jobs are the least likely to offer health benefits
c) 95% of Connecticut firms have 50 or fewer employees; small businesses are less likely to offer health benefits
d) All of the above

5. Which of the following statements is true about the uninsured?

a) The uninsured receive fewer medical services and are 25% more likely to die prematurely
b) Connecticut's uninsured are ten times less likely to get care for an injury or illness
c) Connecticut's uninsured are seven times less likely to get care for a medical emergency
d) All of the above

Source: "New uninsured numbers in Connecticut", Connecticut Health Policy Project, August 2008, and US Census.

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