"This may explain differences in poststroke outcomes among uninsured and Medicaid stroke survivors compared to the privately insured.Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability.1 An estimated 7 million Americans have had a stroke.2 Approximately 20% of strokes occur among people younger than 65 years (working age).3 Largely due to lost wages and institutionalization, working age stroke patien" . . . .