Uninsured rate for young children at highest level in nearly a decade

The number of uninsured young children in the U.S. has surged to its highest level in nearly a decade, with a 23% increase between 2022 and 2024, revealing a troubling trend according to Georgetown University's Center for Children and Families. This rise adds 220,000 more babies, toddlers, and preschoolers without health coverage, raising significant concerns about access to essential healthcare services. This trend underscores the ongoing challenges in healthcare access and the need for policy measures to protect vulnerable populations, especially as millions of children remain without the basic health coverage they need.