At a Glance. (1) Over 9 percent of all nonelderly adults ages 18 to 64 reported using an FQHC in September and December 2014 despite the expansion of health coverage under the ACA. (2) FQHCs continue to serve a disproportionate share of the most vulnerable adults, including those who have low family incomes and those in worse health.(3) Adults who live closer to an FQHC are more likely to rely on one as their usual source of care than those who live further away. Furthermore, location is one of the most commonly reported reasons for going to an FQHC among those who rely on one as a usual source of care.
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