Rate of uninsured Arkansas children continues to grow, report shows
A report from Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families shows the state's child uninsured rate reached a ten-year high in 2024. Nearly 57,000 children, representing 7.7% of the state's youth, were uninsured. The report findings indicate a need for action to address the rising numbers.
Action is needed to address the uninsured rate for Arkansas children, which remains at its highest level in a decade, according to an Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families report released Wednesday. Nearly 57,000 kids — 7.7% of Arkansas children — were uninsured in 2024, according to the annual study, which found that children in […]
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