With Manatee County recording the highest estimated uninsured rate among eight Tampa Bay-area counties, Turning Points is helping provide medical and dental care to residents who might otherwise go without treatment.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates, approximately 48,951 Manatee County residents under age 65 are uninsured, representing 15.1% of the population in that age group.
The rate ranks Manatee first among the eight counties included in the Tampa Bay-area comparison. Citrus and Polk counties tied for second at 13.7%, followed by Hernando County at 13.3%. Hillsborough and Sarasota counties each recorded an estimated uninsured rate of 13.1%, while Pinellas was at 12.2% and Pasco at 11.6%.
The Census estimate for Manatee County has a margin of error of plus or minus 1.1 percentage points, placing the approximate uninsured rate between 14% and 16.2%.
For residents without health insurance, Turning Points provides access to medical and dental services through its clinic in Bradenton. The organization serves neighbors in need who may face financial barriers to receiving routine and necessary healthcare.
Turning Points operates an award-winning clinic with medical and dental providers offering compassionate care to those in need. The healthcare program is part of the organization’s broader effort to assist individuals and families facing financial hardship and other challenges.
With nearly 49,000 Manatee County residents under 65 estimated to be without health insurance, organizations providing accessible healthcare can serve as an important resource for residents who may have few other options.
Uninsured residents who need medical or dental care can contact Turning Points or visit its Bradenton campus to learn more about becoming a new patient.
