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Medicaid enrollment increased to record highs between February 2020 and January, with around 80 million people now enrolled in the program, according to data from CMS.
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Medicaid enrollment hits record high
According to CMS data, Medicaid enrollment increased by 9.7 million from February 2020 to January, a figure that includes the number of people enrolled in the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Overall, that growth brings overall enrollment in the program to about 80 million people, reflecting a nearly 14% increase over the 12-month period ending Jan. 31, the New York Times reports.
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