CDC reports 8% of Americans uninsured in 2025, 800,000 more

The percentage of Americans without health insurance remained steady at approximately 8 percent in 2025, according to new estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While the overall rate is unchanged from 2024, the total number of uninsured individuals grew by about 800,000, including 300,000 children. The uninsured rate remains lower than it was in 2019.

These preliminary figures from the CDC's National Health Interview Survey provide the first complete picture of insurance coverage for 2025. Among adults aged 18 to 64, 11.6 percent were uninsured at the time of the interview, 21 percent had public coverage such as Medicaid or military plans, and 69 percent had private health insurance.

Experts warn that the number of uninsured Americans is likely to rise in coming years due to significant changes to Medicaid and the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits under the Affordable Care Act. Congressional Budget Office estimates suggest changes to Medicaid could result in 10 million more uninsured individuals over a decade. Furthermore, the expiration of subsidies is contributing to reduced participation in marketplace health programs, with around 5 million...