Children’s Medicaid Coverage Losses Top 500,000 Since April

Over half a million children have been stripped of their Medicaid coverage since April, sparking concerns that state Medicaid programs haven’t done enough to protect care for the nation’s most vulnerable children.

So far, 21 states—including Florida, Ohio, and Washington—have reported significant coverage losses for children since Medicaid eligibility checks were allowed to resume, according to data compiled by the Georgetown Center for Children and Families.

Florida has the steepest drop, with data showing 128,500 fewer kids with insurance since May.

The early numbers have pressured federal regulators and state programs to address systemic issues that are contributing to ...