How Many People Are Covered By Health Insurance? 
Millions of American are covered by health insurance . Many have policies through their employers , others through private insurers , and of course , retired persons have Medicare and sometimes Medigap or Medicare Advantage plans . In 2014 , when buying insurance is the law -LRB- for most persons -RRB- , thepercentageof Americans covered under health insurance plans will increase . Rates may also increase for many , unless theyqualifyfor the new federal tax subsidy . 