Some Good News: Only 0.2% of Rhode Island Children are Uninsured

Rhode Island’s uninsured rate remains one of the lowest in the nation, reports What’s Up Newport. Rhode Island reports only 2.2% of its residents and 0.2% of children under 17 are uninsured, maintaining one of the lowest uninsured rates nationally. Young adults (18-25) continue to improve coverage, contributing to a 12-year trend. However, underinsurance remains an issue for more than a quarter of Rhode Islanders.