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Child Uninsured Rate Hits Decade High at 6%

10/15/2025

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The uninsured rate for children reached 6% in 2024, the highest in a decade, with over 500,000 more kids uninsured since 2022.
The rise followed actions by the Trump administration, including Medicaid cuts and the expiration of COVID-19 emergency rules, which experts warn could worsen the crisis.
Texas posted a 30% drop in children's Medicaid enrollment due to paperwork issues.

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Story summary

The uninsured rate for children reached 6% in 2024, the highest in a decade, with over 500,000 more kids uninsured since 2022.
The rise followed actions by the Trump administration, including Medicaid cuts and the expiration of COVID-19 emergency rules, which experts warn could worsen the crisis.
Texas posted a 30% drop in children's Medicaid enrollment due to paperwork issues.