New reports show that between 2000 and 2003 the number of uninsured rose 5.1 million, with the number of uninsured children dropping due to Medicaid and SCHIP coverage and the number of uninsured adults rising due to a decline in employer coverage.

The Economic Downturn and Changes in Health Insurance Coverage, 2000-2003

Health Insurance Coverage in America: 2003 Data Update Highlights (.pdf)

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