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US uninsured rate stable at 8% but poised for increase

The uninsured rate in the United States remained stable at approximately 8% throughout 2025, according to new data from the CDC. However, this stability is expected to be short-lived due to significant policy changes. The Trump administration's alterations to Medicaid and the expiration of certain Affordable Care Act subsidies are projected to increase the number of uninsured individuals by millions over the next decade. AI

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US uninsured rate stable at 8% but poised for increase

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Mike Stobbe, Ali Swenson, The Associated Press ·

    America’s uninsured rate held at 8% in 2025. That’s about to change

    CDC data shows coverage held steady through Trump's first year back — but Medicaid cuts and ACA expirations could add 10 million over the next decade.