24 million disenrolled from Medicaid, several US states expand health care access for lower-income groups.
Amid Medicaid "unwinding" that led to over 24 million people being disenrolled, several US states have expanded health care access for lower-income individuals, including children, pregnant women, and the incarcerated. This move is intended to mitigate the effects of the unwinding process. The pandemic has demonstrated the importance of health coverage in ensuring public health and safety, leading states to expand Medicaid eligibility during economic growth and in response to heightened awareness of rising maternal mortality rates and new restrictions on abortion.
August 16, 2024
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