Idaho Children Losing Coverage at Record Rates

Roughly 50,000 Idaho children lost health insurance coverage between late 2022 and early 2025, with over 70% of the disenrollments stemming from procedural issues like missed paperwork or outdated addresses, reports the Idaho Statesman. These coverage losses raise concerns about affordability, as families might face higher out-of-pocket expenses or be forced to seek costlier care without insurance. The state’s monitoring system detected a surge in inactive enrollments, prompting officials to begin outreach efforts to reconnect eligible families.