Some individuals and families are more likely to be insured than others. Which of the following people is most likely to be uninsured in the United States?

1. A middle-aged African American man working for a small rural company
2. An elderly woman whose husband recently passed away
3. A middle-aged Latino man who works for a large hospital
4. An infant American whose mother is on welfare


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1 Small businesses are unlikely to offer insurance plans to their employees because of high cost.
2 An elderly woman would be insured through Medicare.
3 Large businesses are able to offer insurance plans to employees.
4 An infant whose mother is on welfare can also be enrolled in Medicaid.

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