Georgia can do more to protect health coverage for its youngest residents

Georgia's uninsured rate for young children increased from 5.1% to 6.6% between 2022 and 2024, exceeding the national average and Alabama's 4.1%. A Georgetown University report highlights a national rise in uninsured children under six, with Georgia, Texas, and Florida accounting for over half the increase, partly linked to Medicaid unwinding and enrollment challenges.