Federal Policy
Census Bureau Releases 2025 Child Uninsured Data; ACS Release Delayed
The U.S. Census Bureau released Current Population Survey data for calendar year 2025 examining child uninsured rates, poverty, income, and health insurance trends. The American Community Survey, which typically releases simultaneously and provides larger sample sizes for state-level analysis, has not yet been published. The delay in ACS data limits the ability to conduct granular state and sub-state analysis of coverage trends. For state Medicaid agencies and advocates tracking coverage following recent policy changes, the absence of robust state-level data complicates assessment of enrollment shifts and children's coverage losses.
Why it mattersState Medicaid agencies rely on ACS data for coverage estimates used in budget forecasting, waiver applications, and unwinding analysis — the delayed release creates uncertainty for states preparing eligibility and enrollment strategies.