"Among the public overall, 87 percent say it is 'very important' to them personally to have health insurance, 88 percent describe health insurance as 'something I need,' and two-thirds (68 percent) say insurance is worth the money it costs. Even among younger adults -- a group that many have speculated may be resistant to getting coverage under the ACA -- more than seven in ten rate having health insurance as 'very important,' and similar shares feel it is something they need and that it is worth the money. Overall, just a quarter of those ages 18-30 feel they are healthy enough to go without insurance."  MORE >>