Number of uninsured children in Pennsylvania surges to highest number in a decade
More than 153,000 children in Pennsylvania are uninsured — the highest number in a decade — as rising costs, policy changes, and expiring federal supports make it harder for families to keep coverage. That’s about 5% of children in the commonwealth. “We’re moving into a time period where we’re just going to see the connection […]
Uninsured children in Pennsylvania reach decade high
More than 153,000 children in the state lacked health insurance in 2024, up from 147,000 in 2023, according to the State of Children’s Health Insurance, released Tuesday by the Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children. Advocates warn that the trend is only going to get worse. The 2024 increase reflected the bump in uninsured children as families […]
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