Since then, health costs and the numbers of uninsured and underinsured have increased. The subject of uninsured and underinsured Americans is a major political issue. It is their goal to assist the uninsured and under-insured in the U.S. He also believes Republicans should embrace a policy of expanding Medicaid for uninsured. It also provides assistance to recipients with uninsured transplant costs. Riverdale has a relatively average population of residents who are uninsured. Rockaway has a relatively average population of residents who are uninsured. Astoria has a relatively average population of residents who are uninsured. Tribeca and Lower Manhattan have a low population of residents who are uninsured. Midtown Manhattan has a low population of residents who are uninsured. Whitestone and Flushing have a higher than average population of residents who are uninsured. Flushing and Whitestone have a higher than average population of residents who are uninsured. Community District 10 has a low population of residents who are uninsured. Community District 12 has a low population of residents who are uninsured. Community District 9 has a low population of residents who are uninsured.