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Share of Medicaid & CHIP Population by Eligibility Group

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DOMAIN: Who Enrolls in Medicaid & CHIP?

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Share of Medicaid & CHIP Population by Eligibility Group Bar Graph displaying Eligibility Groups and the percentage of each group that make up the Medicaid and CHIP Population

Share of Medicaid & CHIP Population by Eligibility Group

Bar Graph displaying Eligibility Groups and the percentage of each group that make up the Medicaid and CHIP Population

Eligibility Group Percentage
Children 49%
Medicaid expansion adults 19%
Adults (non-expansion, non-disabled, under 65) 14%
Persons with disabilities 10%
Aged 7%

Source: Analysis of calendar year 2020 T-MSIS Analytic Files, v 5.0

Notes: The share of Medicaid & CHIP Population by Eligibility Group includes individuals who are eligible for full-scope Medicaid or CHIP benefits.