2 Million Fewer Children Enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP Since Trump Took Office
By
Joan Alker
Summary
As of April 2026, 2 million fewer children are enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP compared to January 2025 when President Trump took office, representing a 4% decline in child enrollment during his first year. The article warns that this steep drop should alarm federal officials and indicates the child uninsured rate is likely rising.
Source
bsky2 Million Fewer Children Enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP Since Trump Took Officeccf.georgetown.eduKey quotes
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That steep drop in the number of children enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP since January 2025 should sound the alarm for federal officials.
The federal government's own enrollment data shows a 4% decline in the number of children enrolled in Medicaid/CHIP during the President's first year in office.
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