CDC Reports 8% Uninsured Rate in 2025, Potential Rise Ahead
The Story
According to new findings from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 8% of Americans lacked health insurance in 2025, a rate that held steady from the previous year. However, the ranks of the uninsured could soon expand due to policy changes, including Medicaid reforms and the expiration of Affordable Care Act subsidies, the article states.
Key Facts
- The uninsured rate for all ages was approximately 8% in 2025, unchanged from 2024, based on CDC survey data.
- The number of uninsured Americans grew by about 800,000 in 2025, including 300,000 children, partly due to overall population growth.
- Congressional Budget Office estimates indicate that massive Medicaid changes passed into law last year could result in 10 million more uninsured individuals over a decade.
- Around 5 million fewer people are expected to enroll in marketplace health plans in 2026 compared with 2025, according to KFF, due to the expiration of ACA subsidies.
- The survey results suggest a possible increased insured rate among Hispanic Americans, which may reflect effects of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown if uninsured members left the country, according to Emory University professor David Howard.
- Historical CDC data show the uninsured rate for Americans under 65 fell from over 18% in 2010 to nearly 10% by 2016, then rose to 11–12% during Trump’s first administration, and hit an all-time low below 9% in 2023.
Conflicting Reports
No conflicting reports identified in the source article.
Still Unclear
The article does not specify the exact timeline for when the projected increase in uninsured individuals might occur, nor does it provide details on how many Americans affected by the ACA subsidy expiration have already dropped coverage.
Misconceptions
No widespread misconceptions addressed in the source article.
Key Figures
- David Howard, Emory University health policy and management professor
- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Congressional Budget Office (CBO)
- KFF (healthcare research nonprofit)
Sources: abcnews.com
