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Medicaid and CHIP enrollment, Apr 2026

How many people will be enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP in April 2026 according to CMS monthly enrollment data?

current forecast · 80% CI79.1M
76.2M79.1M82.6M
history:Oct: 79.6MNov: 79.4MDec: 79.2MJan: 79M

Trend

history + forecast
75788184OctJanSep 202679.1M
historyforecast path80% interval

static prototype estimate · seeded forecast value

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record
prototype seed
agent
prototype seed
distribution
201 CDF points
ledger fact
cms.medicaid_chip.enrollment.april_2026

Key drivers

  • Post-unwinding renewal policy
  • Income eligibility
  • Ex parte renewal success
  • Marketplace transition flow

Resolution

source
CMS Medicaid and CHIP monthly enrollment data
expected
September 30, 2026
rule
Resolves to the national Medicaid and CHIP enrollment total for April 2026 in CMS monthly enrollment data. If CMS posts preliminary and updated versions, the first updated national file available by September 30, 2026 governs.
Data point
cms.medicaid_chip.enrollment.april_2026

Series design

series
cms.medicaid_chip.enrollment
cadence
monthly · ~2-3 months
horizon
+3 months · fixed vintage
priority
P0
benchmark
PolicyEngine eligibility/take-up prior
chainable
next release · +3 months · +12 months · threshold

Analyst agent · reasoning trace

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recorded source check: policyengine.simulatehidden

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