Child Medicaid and CHIP Enrollment Declines Impact Millions Across States
Austin, Texas – A recent report reveals a concerning trend in child enrollment in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) across the United States. By December 2023, 4.16 million fewer children were enrolled in these programs nationwide compared to the month before states began the Medicaid “unwinding” process. This unwinding process, following the lifting of COVID-related continuous coverage protections, has led to accelerated losses in enrollment, with significant implications for the affected children …