Best & Worst States for Children’s Health Care (2026)

Texas is 8th worst state for children’s health: WalletHub Study

Texas ranks 44th in the nation for children's health care, with low marks in insurance coverage, overall health status, and unaffordable medical bills.

Kentucky named fifth worst state in study on children's health care

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - A study ranking the best states for children's health care has named Kentucky as the fifth worst state overall. The WalletHub study analyzed the 50 states and the District of Columbia on 33 key indicators related to the cost, quality and access to children's health care. These indicators included the amount [...]

Georgia ranks near bottom for children's health care

Georgia ranked 45th in the country for children’s health care, according to a new report from WalletHub, a personal-finance company. The report covered all 50 states and Washington, D.C. What’s Happening: WalletHub graded each state on 33 measures, including how many children are in good health, how many doctors are available, vaccination rates, and whether […] The post Georgia ranks near bottom for children’s health care appeared first on The G…

Best & Worst States for Children’s Health Care (2026)

Keeping children healthy is both essential and costly. Fortunately, about94%of children ages 0 to 18 have health insurance coverage to protect them when they become ill. However, high coverage rates have not necessarily reduced health care expenses for families. On…

Best & Worst States for Children's Health Care (2026)

Keeping children healthy is both essential and costly. Fortunately, about 94% of children ages 0 to 18 have health insurance coverage to protect them when they become ill. However, high coverage rates have not necessarily reduced health care expenses for families. On average, workers contribute $6,850 per year toward employer-sponsored family health coverage. While some families receive assistance through Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insura…