although it's true that young people are healthier on average as a group they do face health problems too. about 16% deal with chronic illnesses that require them to seek care on a regular basis. and young adults between the ages 19 and 29 visit the emergency room more than any other group under the age of 75 mostly due to accidents. what's more there's a significant amount of research that shows young people themselves recognize the value of health insurance to protect them both physically and financially. the biggest barrier to health insurance for this group has been cost not a lack of interest in being covered. the aca provides financial assistance that is expected to help make insurance much more affordable for the majority of young people entering the market.
why does health insurance matter for those who are young and healthy?