Tackling the problem of child underinsurance may require large-scale policy reforms such as broadening eligibility for Medicaid or creating a universal health insurance program for all U.S. kids. (Photo: Shutterstock)
A new analysis led by University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers indicates that the rate of underinsured children rose from 30.6% to 34% between 2016 and 2019. That's an additional 2.4 million kids. Families who have children with special health care needs and private insurance were hit particularly hard, researchers say.
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