Medicaid Coverage for Women February 17, 2022 Issue Brief This data note presents key data points describing the current state of the Medicaid program as it affects women.
Family Planning and Contraceptive Provision Among Females Enrolled in Medicaid February 17, 2022 Issue Brief This analysis uses claims data from the Transformed Medicaid Statistical Information System (T-MSIS) to examine family planning and contraceptive service provision among women ages 15-49 continuously enrolled in Medicaid for calendar year 2018.
Medication Abortion Via Telehealth: What You Need to Know About State Regulations February 7, 2022 News Release With the country waiting on the Supreme Court’s decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the case that could overturn Roe v. Wade, many are looking towards telehealth as an alternative to expand access to medication abortion. A new KFF issue brief explains the newly revised Food and Drug…
The Intersection of State and Federal Policies on Access to Medication Abortion Via Telehealth February 7, 2022 Issue Brief This brief outlines the intersection of federal policy regarding dispensing medication abortion with state laws regulating the provision of abortion services and mifepristone dispensing via telehealth and considers the implications of the recent FDA change in different states.
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.