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flag A 2025 study reveals widespread instability in U.S. children’s health insurance, with most experiencing gaps despite federal continuous coverage rules.

flag A 2025 JAMA study analyzing U.S. children’s health insurance from 2015 to 2019 found that 61% enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP by age 18, while 42% experienced at least one uninsured period. flag Children in non-Medicaid expansion states faced higher coverage gaps, with 59% uninsured at some point compared to 36% in expansion states. flag Despite federal rules for 12-month continuous eligibility, most children had multiple insurance transitions, with only 58% maintaining continuous coverage. flag The research, based on national data and a microsimulation model, highlights instability in children’s health insurance, especially in states with strict eligibility rules. flag Recent federal actions ending multiyear continuous eligibility waivers and projected $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts could worsen access, particularly for noncitizen children and families facing work requirements or eligibility reviews.

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