How many people are medically uninsured in California?

That depends on how you define 'uninsured'. There are about 6 million without coverage currently (2008). However, a third of those are uninsured by choice. They can qualify for coverage and can afford coverage but choose not to spend their money on insurance. Another third qualify for existing programs like Medical & Medicaid but have not signed up yet. Most common reason is they are not sick. The governements own studies verify that number but they still like to call them uninsured.

Finally there are about 2 million who would like coverage but can not get it, mostly for health reasons. This is the group we should be spending time on, not the first two.