Barriers to healthcare exist for many in the Lincoln-Lancaster County Community. Despite a robust and committed health care infrastructure, many individuals still find barriers in place as they seek access to care. These barriers may include but are not limited to access to health insurance coverage, finding a health care or dental provider that accepts their insurance, transportation and/or language access to name a few.
The CHIP workgroup is engaging to address concerns specific to barriers to dental care access for both adults and children.
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Data point
Indicator
Current Status/Goal
Percent of adults 18+ years who were unable to access care due to cost
% of adults reported that the needed to see a doctor but could not due to cost (2022 CHA)
8.7% by 2025 2020-9.7% 2019-12.7% 2018-11.6%
Adults aged 18-64 years indication of having health care coverage
% of adults age 18-64 reported they did not have health care coverage (2022 CHA)
9% by 2025
2020—10.4%
2019—14.8%
2018—13.6%
Access to oral health care
Adults aged 18 years and older who could not see a dentist (BRFSS)
Goal: 20%
2018: 27.4%
2016: 24.9%
2014: 30.2%
2012: 26.9%
Lead Testing for children aged 6 and younger
# of children tested in Lancaster County < 6 years of age (capillary sample)
Sample Type Capillary
Goal 2024-2025: 4,500
2022: 4,165
2021: 2,988
2020: 3,741
2019: 3,882
2018: 3,016
# of children tested in Lancaster County < 6 years of age (venous sample)
Sample Type Venous
Goal 2024-2025: 600
Year 2022 : 456
Year 2021: 423
Year 2020: 273
Year 2019: 239
Year 2018: 855
(PDF, 538KB) CHIP2022.pdf
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