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Uninsured Farmers' Health Insurance Challenges in North Dakota

Discover the findings from the 2000 Farm Health Insurance Survey in North Dakota, highlighting the factors leading to uninsured farm and ranch operators by age category and region. Uncover reasons for lack of coverage, such as high premiums and financial constraints due to low farm prices. Explore types of coverage including private and public options and implications on medical care access. Contact Alana Knudson-Buresh, Ph.D., or Larry Beard for more information.

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Uninsured Farmers' Health Insurance Challenges in North Dakota

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  1. Findings from the 2000 Farm Health Insurance Survey Alana Knudson-Buresh, Ph.D. North Dakota Department of Health June 27, 2000

  2. Percent of Respondents by Age of Head of Household

  3. North Dakota Farm and Ranch Operators

  4. Uninsured by Region

  5. Uninsured by Head of Household Age Category

  6. Why Don’t People Have Health Insurance?

  7. Comments • Very concerned about high monthly premiums. Can’t afford not to carry it, we could lose the farm. • With low farm prices, we will have to cancel our insurance due to the cost. • All we have is major medical…can’t afford better coverage, our deductible is still $5,000, this is ridiculous.

  8. Types of Coverage

  9. Private Coverage

  10. Household Members Covered Under Employer Plans

  11. Percent of Premiums Paid by Households in Employer Plans

  12. Public Coverage

  13. Did Household Members Not Receive or Delay Medical Care?

  14. Contact InformationAlana Knudson-Buresh, Ph.D.North Dakota Department of Healthalknudso@state.nd.us701.328.2862orLarry Beard, MSNorth Dakota Agricultural Statistics Servicelarry_beard@nass.usda.gov701.239.5306

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