This statistic shows the results of a survey among Americans on whether they were aware that starting January 1st most Americans will be required to purchase health insurance or pay a fine, as stated in the Affordable Care Act. 81 percent of respondents stated they were aware of this before now.
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Americans: Were you aware that, starting January 1st, most Americans will be required to purchase health insurance or pay a fine?
This statistic shows the results of a survey among Americans on whether they were aware that starting January 1st most Americans will be required to purchase health insurance or pay a fine, as stated in the Affordable Care Act. 81 percent of respondents stated they were aware of this before now.
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| Share of respondents | |
|---|---|
| Yes | 81% |
| No | 19% |
| Share of respondents | |
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| Yes | 81% |
| No | 19% |
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This statistic shows the results of a survey among Americans on whether they were aware that starting January 1st most Americans will be required to purchase health insurance or pay a fine, as stated in the Affordable Care Act. 81 percent of respondents stated they were aware of this before now.
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- Release date
- June 2013
- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- June 20-24, 2013
- Number of respondents
- 2,048 respondents
- Age group
- 8-19 years
- Method of interview
- Telephone interview
- Supplementary notes
- The source posed the question as follows: "As you may know, under the terms of the Affordable Care Act, starting January 1st most Americans will be required to purchase health insurance or pay a fine. Were you aware of this before now?"
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- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- June 20-24, 2013
- Number of respondents
- 2,048 respondents
- Age group
- 8-19 years
- Method of interview
- Telephone interview
- Supplementary notes
- The source posed the question as follows: "As you may know, under the terms of the Affordable Care Act, starting January 1st most Americans will be required to purchase health insurance or pay a fine. Were you aware of this before now?"
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