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How One State Convinced Its 'Young Invincibles' To Get Health Insurance

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How One State Convinced Its 'Young Invincibles' To Get Health Insurance

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A 2008 ad trying to convince uninsured Massachusetts residents to get signed up for health insurance. Sawyer Miller Advertising hide caption

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A 2008 ad trying to convince uninsured Massachusetts residents to get signed up for health insurance.

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Buying insurance doesn't always feel like it makes economic sense, especially for young healthy people. So why are they still willing to pay?

Planet Money

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The Economy Explained