New FAQ Video Series Focuses on Pregnancy, Fertility and the COVID-19 Vaccines January 27, 2022 News Release January 27, 2022 – OB-GYNs, a nurse and midwife affirm the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy and debunk myths about the impact on fertility in 40+ new FAQ videos from THE CONVERSATION / LA CONVERSACIÓN. This installment of the campaign is produced by KFF (Kaiser Family Foundation) under…
Paid Leave in the U.S. December 17, 2021 Fact Sheet This fact sheet summarizes federal, state, and local policies on paid family and medical leave and paid sick leave and presents data from KFF Employer Health Benefits Surveys on the share of firms that offer workers these benefits.
New KFF Resource Explains Key Provisions for Maternal Health Within the Build Back Better Act December 16, 2021 News Release If passed, the Build Back Better Act (BBBA) would include several provisions to improve maternal health, particularly for people of color. A new KFF Policy Watch explains the different provisions, their potential impact on parents and children, as well as the projected federal costs of these proposals. From expanding Medicaid…
Maternal Health in the Build Back Better Act December 16, 2021 Blog This policy watch highlights the different provisions and potential impact on parents and children in America. From expanding Medicaid postpartum coverage to establishing a national paid family leave policy, the BBBA could provide more support to states and community organizations working to improve maternal health.
State Restrictions on Telehealth Abortion December 2, 2021 Slide If Roe v. Wade is overturned, many states will quickly move to restrict or ban abortions. People seeking an abortion who live in those states may be able to access medication abortion via telehealth if their state does not restrict it and if they are within the first 10 weeks of pregnancy.
‘In Focus with KFF’: What Happens if Roe v. Wade is Overturned? December 1, 2021 Video In this video, KFF Associate Director for Women’s Health Policy Laurie Sobel describes how a ruling overturning Roe could affect abortion access in the United States.
New Brief Highlights Disparities in Fertility Services Driven by Cost and Gaps in Coverage September 15, 2020 News Release A new KFF brief provides a comprehensive overview of the coverage and use of fertility services in the United States, highlighting cost and insurance coverage gaps as key barriers faced by low-income people, Black and Hispanic people, LGBTQ individuals, infertile couples and single individuals seeking these services. The coronavirus pandemic…
Coverage and Use of Fertility Services in the U.S. September 15, 2020 Issue Brief This brief examines how access to fertility services, both diagnostic and treatment, varies across the U.S., based on state regulations, insurance type, income level and patient demographics.
Intrauterine Devices (IUDs): Access for Women in the U.S. September 9, 2020 Fact Sheet Intrauterine devices (IUDs), along with implants, are known as long-acting reversible contraception (LARCs) because they can be used to prevent pregnancy for several years. This fact sheet reviews the various IUDs approved by the FDA; awareness, use, and availability of IUDs; and key issues in insurance coverage and financing of IUDs in the United States.
Online Contraceptive and STI Services During COVID-19: What are the options? April 23, 2020 News Release A new KFF issue brief provides an overview of online options for contraceptive and STI services during the COVID-19 pandemic. This resource also includes an interactive table that shows which platforms are available in each state and which accept private insurance or Medicaid.