New coverage numbers show that the direct care workforce benefited substantially from the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Between 2010 and 2014, half a million direct care workers gained coverage. At the same time, the uninsured rate across this workforce decreased by 26 percent.
Key Takeaways
Between 2010 and 2014, half a million direct care workers gained coverage.
Between 2010 and 2014, half a million direct care workers gained coverage and the uninsured rate across this workforce decreased by 26 percent.
Policy changes that limit access to affordable coverage for direct care workers would exacerbate the workforce shortage.
