Georgetown counts 2.56 million fewer children in Medicaid and CHIP
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On November 9, 2026, Georgetown’s Center for Children and Families reported that 2.56 million fewer children were enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP through August 2026 than in January 2025. In 26 states, children on SNAP fell 15.7% by May 2026 and children in Medicaid and CHIP fell 6.3%.
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Georgetown University Center for Children and Families, blog post by Yuliya Yafimenka and Edwin Park (November 9, 2026)Part of
- Medicaid financing and eligibility operations
Coverage-loss estimates
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FQHC Talent. (2026, November 9). Georgetown counts 2.56 million fewer children in Medicaid and CHIP. Source: Georgetown University Center for Children and Families, blog post by Yuliya Yafimenka and Edwin Park (November 9, 2026). Retrieved November 11, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/georgetown-ccf-2-56-million-fewer-children-medicaid-chip-snap-decline-november-2026