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CDC: 8% of Americans lacked health insurance in 2025, potential rise ahead

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A recent CDC report indicates that approximately 8% of Americans lacked health insurance in 2025, a rate that has remained relatively stable but could increase. This stability is attributed to various factors, including the Affordable Care Act's impact and pandemic-related policies. However, potential future increases in the uninsured population are projected due to changes in Medicaid and the expiration of ACA subsidies, with estimates suggesting millions could lose coverage. AI

RANK_REASON The article reports on new findings from a government survey regarding health insurance coverage rates. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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CDC: 8% of Americans lacked health insurance in 2025, potential rise ahead

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

    The CDC said 8% of the country lacked health insurance in 2025, and it may rise this year

    The CDC said the expiration of certain Affordable Care Act provisions may cause that percentage to jump this year.

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