Young Children's Uninsurance Rises Faster Than School-Age Peers Pre-2025
Analysis shows young children experienced faster uninsurance growth compared to school-aged children prior to 2025 Medicaid enrollment declines. The trend emerged before recent federal policy changes including Trump administration actions and H.R. 1 proposals. The data suggests underlying coverage gaps for young children independent of current redeterminations. States may need targeted outreach and enrollment strategies for families with young children to reverse the trend.
Medicaid managed care organizations serving pediatric populations should examine age-specific enrollment patterns and retention strategies, as coverage gaps among young children may signal downstream membership volatility and HEDIS performance risks.
CHIP · Managed Care
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