Daily Digit: Nearly half of Americans live in a household in which someone has a preexisting condition

Daily Digit is the story behind the numbers that make our world work. Today we’re looking at preexisting conditions. According to a new study, 44% of adults live in a household where they or a family member have a preexisting condition, with older Americans more likely to report themselves or a family member to be affected. The 2010 Affordable Care Act made it illegal for insurers to deny coverage, raise premiums or put benefit limits on those who have preexisting conditions. The Republican legislation to repeal the ACA would have weakened these protections. Do you, or anyone you know, have a preexisting condition?