The number of uninsured children in Pennsylvania hasn’t changed much. But the problem remains: no progress has been made to get them covered. Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children says from 2022 to 2023, the rate of kids in Pennsylvania without health insurance remained steady at 5.2%, which officials found surprising. “A pleasant surprise because we were […]
Number of PA Uninsured Children Stable, But No Progress
The number of uninsured children in Pennsylvania remains stable following last year’s unwinding of the Medicaid continuous coverage provision, but no progress has been made, according to the State of Children’s Health report by Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children. The report provides the first look at the impact of resuming Medicaid renewals following a three-year federal hiatus during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Number of Uninsured Children Worsened During Last Year of the Pandemic
Medicaid Unwinding, CHIP operational changes negatively impacting children’s access to coverage HARRISBURG (November 16, 2023) — The number of uninsured children in Pennsylvania worsened during the last year of the COVID-19 pandemic, and this year’s unwinding of the Medicaid continuous coverage provision and CHIP eligibility systems transition has also caused children to lose coverage, according […]
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Nearly half of all PA kids, over 1.3 million, get their health coverage through Medicaid & CHIP. These programs ensure access to check-ups, vaccines, and care for conditions like diabetes, autism, and depression. They’re essential for healthy families. https://www.papartnerships.org/report/fact-sheets-medicaid-chip-provide-quality-health-insurance-for-half-of-pennsylvania-kids-february-2026/
Nearly half of all PA kids, over 1.3 million, get their health coverage through Medicaid & CHIP. These programs ensure access to check-ups, vaccines, and care for conditions like diabetes, autism, and depression. They’re essential for healthy families. https://www.papartnerships.org/report/fact-sheets-medicaid-chip-provide-quality-health-insurance-for-half-of-pennsylvania-kids-february-2026/check-ups
“It’s disappointing, from our perspective, that that change was made,” said Becky Ludwick, Public Policy VP at PPC. “There were multiple states, including PA, that were prepared to move forward with continuous eligibility for children.” @pennlive @zwhoopes
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