Uninsured Rate Rises to 11.2% as Health Coverage Losses Accelerate
Source Summary
A new report warns that the uninsured rate has risen to 11.2% in 2026, reversing historic coverage gains achieved during the Biden administration. The increase follows key policy changes that have reduced health insurance enrollment.
Why it matters
A rising uninsured rate indicates reduced access to healthcare for millions of Americans and signals a reversal of prior policy gains in health coverage expansion.
What remains uncertain
The report does not specify which policy changes drove the increase or provide detail on the scope and timeline of coverage losses.
