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757,000 Lose Medicaid as Pandemic Protections End

4/12/2025

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In a significant shift, over 757,000 individuals lost Medicaid and CHIP coverage between October and November 2024, as pandemic-era protections faded. While enrollment still surpasses pre-COVID figures, states like North Carolina witnessed a surge in sign-ups, contrasting sharply with Montana, which faced the steepest decline.

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Story summary

In a significant shift, over 757,000 individuals lost Medicaid and CHIP coverage between October and November 2024, as pandemic-era protections faded. While enrollment still surpasses pre-COVID figures, states like North Carolina witnessed a surge in sign-ups, contrasting sharply with Montana, which faced the steepest decline.