Kids' Health Coverage in the United States

Learn how children's health care needs are currently covered in the U.S.

Published Jan. 27, 2025|
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There are approximately 75 million children in the United States.

About 95% of those children are insured through a variety of programs, including Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), TRICARE, employer-based, direct purchase, and other public coverage.

Download the infographic to see a snapshot of kids' current health insurance coverage.

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