U.S. Uninsured Rate Rises as Medicaid Cuts Take Effect

CDC data shows over 1 million adults and 700,000 children lost coverage, reversing pandemic-era gains.

The uninsured rate increased from 7.7% in 2023 to 8.2% in early 2024.
More than 27 million Americans were uninsured as of March 2024.
Medicaid eligibility redeterminations led to nearly 25 million people losing coverage.
ACA marketplaces saw record enrollments as many transitioned from Medicaid.
Projections indicate uninsured rates may return to pre-pandemic levels by 2026.