5 Health Challenges for Parents with Low versus Higher Incomes in Spring 2021

1. Parents in fair or poor health: 26.4% (income at or below 138% FPL) vs. 3.9% (income at or above 400% FPL)
2. Parents have one or more chronic conditions: 48.3% (income at or below 138% FPL) vs. 34.8% (income at or above 400% FPL)
3. Parents have a mental or behavioral health condition: 40.9% (income at or below 138% FPL) vs. 20.0% (income at or above 400% FPL)
4. Parents uninsured: 21.0% (income at or below 138% FPL) vs. 2.3% (income at or above 400% FPL)
5. Parents report problems paying medical bills: 29.7% (income at or below 138% FPL) vs. 4.2% (income at or above 400% FPL)

Source: Urban Institute, January 5, 2022
Source URL: https://www.urban.org/research/publication/parents-low-incom...

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