Medicaid Unwinding Impact on Coverage
Research published in JAMA Health Forum reveals that despite over 25 million people losing Medicaid coverage during the unwinding process in 2023, the uninsured rate remains stable.
This stability is attributed to many individuals quickly re-enrolling or switching to other types of coverage. The Medicaid unwinding refers to the large-scale review and removal of members from Medicaid that began in 2023, after pandemic rules ensuring continuous coverage expired.
According to study lead Adrianna McIntyre, Ph.D., M.P.H., assistant professor of health policy and politics at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, this process caused millions to lose benefits as states resumed checking eligibility.
The study findings indicate that the uninsured rate stayed steady, even after the significant drop in Medicaid coverage. The research highlights the ability of many individuals to quickly find alternative coverage options.
Author summary: Millions lost Medicaid coverage, yet uninsured rates remain stable due to re-enrollment and alternative coverage options.
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