For the survey, Gallup interviewed nearly 46,000 U.S. adults from April 1 to June 30 as part of its Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index.
Below are five findings.
1. The first quarter of 2016 was the first time uninsured rates fell to 11 percent, down from 11.9 percent in the fourth quarter of 2015.
2. The uninsured rate has fallen 6.1 percent since the fourth quarter of 2013.
3. Across all income groups, the uninsured rate has declined the most among those making less than $36,000 annually, from 30.7 percent in the fourth quarter of 2013 to 20.4 percent in the second quarter of 2016.
4. Among demographic groups, the uninsured rate among Hispanics declined the most, from 38.7 percent in the fourth quarter of 2013 to 27.8 percent in the second quarter of 2016.
5. The number of policyholders with individually purchased health plans increased from 17.6 percent in the fourth quarter of 2013 to 21.8 percent in the second quarter of 2016.
More articles on payer issues:
California network information often inaccurate, study finds
Nonprofit hospitals, clinics fund La. Medicaid enrollment costs
Missouri last state to pass law requiring payers to disclose rate changes
