The rate of uninsured Americans in 2023 remained stable at about 8%, with a slight increase from the previous year. Many people were removed from Medicaid after pandemic-era protections expired, leading to concerns about the impact on insurance coverage. Medicaid enrollment reached its peak before states began disenrolling people. Efforts were made to help those disenrolled find alternative coverage, but the full impact won’t be known until future reports. Other factors, such as a strong economy and enhanced federal subsidies, helped increase the number of Americans with health insurance. Advocates are concerned about the potential rise in uninsured rates after subsidies expire in 2025.
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US Uninsured Rate Was Stable in 2023, Even as States’ Medicaid Purge Began
