More in U.S. lack health insurance
A record 46.6 million Americans had no health insurance in 2005. Fewer people received coverage through their employers. according to U.S. census figures released Tuesday.
Almost 1 in 6 Americans, or 15.9% of the country was not insured for some or part of last year, compared with 45.3 million, or 15.6%, in 2004.
The number of people covered through their jobs slipped to 59.5 percent from 59.8 percent in 2004, according to data from the census’ Current Population Survey.