Uninsured Rate for Children Under 6 Jumped 23% Since 2022 Medicaid Unwinding Began
The number of uninsured children under age 6 increased 23% between 2022 and 2024, reaching the highest level in nearly a decade, compared to a 17% increase for school-aged children. The sharper rise among younger children coincides with Medicaid redeterminations that began after the end of the continuous enrollment provision in spring 2023. Young children face higher procedural disenrollment risk due to more frequent address changes and verification requirements. The data suggests gaps in ex parte renewal processes and family communication strategies that disproportionately affect families with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
MCOs must strengthen outreach and renewal assistance for members with young children, who face elevated procedural disenrollment risk and represent a population segment with high preventive care needs and quality measure stakes.
Managed Care · Maternal · CHIP
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