Uninsured rate for U.S. children under 6 rises 23% from 2022 to 2024, Georgetown report finds
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By: Clayton Henkel - June 2, 2026 5:00 am
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A new report from Georgetown University's Center for Children and Families reveals that the uninsured rate for U.S. children under age 6 increased by 23% between 2022 and 2024, with 220,000 more babies, toddlers, and preschoolers lacking health insurance. States with the highest uninsured rates include Texas, North Dakota, Arizona, Wyoming, Idaho, Arkansas, Florida, and Oklahoma.
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The report released on Monday found that 220,000 additional babies, toddlers and preschoolers were uninsured in 2024, the most recent year for which data is available.
Texas, North Dakota, Arizona, Wyoming, Idaho, Arkansas, Florida, and Oklahoma have the highest rates of uninsured children under 6 nationwide.
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