The Role Health PLAYED in the Election October 16, 2024 From Drew Altman In his latest column, KFF President and CEO Drew Altman provides an early post-mortem on the role health played in the election, discussing the many ways it did play a role in the campaign — even if not a decisive one.
Medigap May Be Elusive for Medicare Beneficiaries with Pre-Existing Conditions October 18, 2024 Issue Brief This issue brief analyzes federal and state guaranteed issue rules and how they impact beneficiaries’ access to Medigap, including the implications for Medicare beneficiaries with pre-existing conditions and those under age 65 with long-term disabilities. This brief also explores a recently finalized rule: Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities regarding Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act that may have implications for the Medigap market.
Medigap Enrollment and Consumer Protections Vary Across States July 11, 2018 Issue Brief A quarter of people in traditional Medicare had private, supplemental health insurance in 2015—also known as Medigap—to help cover their Medicare deductibles and cost-sharing requirements, as well as protect themselves against catastrophic expenses for Medicare-covered services. This issue brief examines implications for older adults with pre-existing medical conditions who may be unable to purchase a Medigap policy or change their supplemental coverage after their initial open enrollment period.
Key Facts About Medigap Enrollment and Premiums for Medicare Beneficiaries October 18, 2024 Issue Brief This brief presents facts about Medigap, including the characteristics of Medicare beneficiaries with a Medigap policy, variation in Medigap enrollment by state, and Medigap premiums.
Medicare September 20, 2019 Topic Landing Page Explore KFF’s policy research, polling and news on the Medicaid program including eligibility, enrollment and spending; access to care; and Medicaid’s coverage of long-term services and supports.
Compare the Candidates on Health Care Policy August 5, 2024 Page The side-by-side comparison tool provides a quick overview of former President Trump’s and Vice President Harris’ records, positions, public statements, and proposed policies on a range of key health care topics.
What Are the Primary Medicaid Eligibility Pathways for Dual-Eligible Individuals? October 22, 2024 Issue Brief This brief examines current Medicaid eligibility policies and enrollment patterns using data from KFF’s 2024 50-state survey of states’ eligibility and enrollment policies for seniors and people with disabilities, and 2021 Medicare and Medicaid claims data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
