Even before the pandemic, Idaho had the highest increase in the rate of uninsured children in the entire country between 2017 and 2018; and after a year of turmoil tens of thousands of Idaho children remain uncovered. Research shows children with health coverage are more likely to do better in school and grow up healthy; opportunities that every Idaho kid deserves. This is a snapshot of children’s health coverage in Idaho and illustrates why it is critical that we prioritize making sure that every Idaho kid is covered.
