For millions of Americans on Medicaid, turning 19 can mean losing health coverage
March 11, 2026
March 11, 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 11 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
* * *
For millions of Americans on Medicaid, turning 19 can mean losing health coverage
A new UChicago-led study reveals a sharp spike in disenrollments, leaving young people with complex medical needs especially vulnerable
In most states, Medicaid eligibility rules shift at age 19, when individuals transition from child to adult classification.
A . . .
* * *
For millions of Americans on Medicaid, turning 19 can mean losing health coverage
A new UChicago-led study reveals a sharp spike in disenrollments, leaving young people with complex medical needs especially vulnerable
In most states, Medicaid eligibility rules shift at age 19, when individuals transition from child to adult classification.
A . . .