adultBasic Enrollment and Waiting List by County

Nearly 40,000 Pennsylvanians were enrolled in the state ’s adultBasic program as of March 2010. Historically, the program has provided an affordable insurance option for as many as 90,000 individuals annually. It is a critical safety net for working individuals who are unable to obtain – or to pay for – employment-based or individual coverage.

Here's a look at how many people by county are enrolled in the program. (Click on the image to view it as a PDF.)

More troubling is the lengthy waiting list for uninsured Pennsylvanians who want to enroll in adultBasic. The number of people on the waiting list has grown by more than 300% since the national recession began in December 2007. Here's a look at how many people by county are on the adultBasic waiting list. (Click on the image to view it as a PDF.)