First-Ever Obamacare Demographics Are In – And They're Ugly

By TARA CLARKE, Associate Editor, Money Morning  ·   January 24, 2014






"The crucial 18- to 34-year-old enrollees are considered "invincibles" - they'll require less medical attention and therefore be less of a financial drain on the healthcare system.
It is vital that invincibles make up about 40% of total Obamacare participants in order to keep premiums affordable. It's a balance against the older, less healthy population, who will naturally be more costly to the greater pool.
Without this balance, insurers will be forced to raise rates."