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State officials' decisions about coverage options, especially in times of crises, have a profound effect on children and can exacerbate pre-existing racial and ethnic disparities. In Arizona, the uninsured rate for children overall is higher than the national average (8.3% vs 5.2%). Additionally, Latino children are more than 1.5 times as likely to be uninsured compared to other children in the state (10.4% vs. 6.6%). Removing barriers to Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) and KidsCare enrollment would help reduce this disparity.
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