In its latest report, the Census Bureau estimated that there were 45 million Americans without health insurance in 2003. Two analyses sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services conclude that between 4 and 9 million people reported as uninsured actually have coverage through state Medicaid programs. How good are these estimates? How do they affect federal policy?

This seminar will explore methods of improving the estimates of the uninsured. Assistant Secretary Michael O'Grady will begin the session with a discussion of the administration's proposals to help the uninsured.