Receiving appropriate healthcare early in life is important as it can impact a person's health in adulthood. Many families struggle to get affordable health insurance quotes and opt to go without coverage, even if they may be qualified for government-sponsored programs.

A report from Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota reveals that more than 10 percent of children living in the state were uninsured at any given time last year. Furthermore, low-income children were 3.5 times more likely to be uninsured than their wealthier counterparts.

A data analysis was conducted by the State Health Access Data Assistance Center at the University of Minnesota to see how the state's children are faring in comparison to the rest of the nation. Children's Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota president and CEO Dr. Alan Goldbloom says that while the state is doing well in some respects, other areas need improvement.

"We want to start a dialogue on the health and well-being of our children," says Goldbloom. "Overall, Minnesota ranks high in children's health. We can be proud of that, but this report shows areas of concern and we have work to do."

Without health insurance, children may not receive important preventative care or help when they are ill.