Medicare Spending was 27% More for People who Disenrolled from Medicare Advantage than for Similar People in Traditional Medicare December 6, 2024 Issue Brief This analysis looks at traditional Medicare spending among people who choose to disenroll from Medicare Advantage and obtain coverage under traditional Medicare during the annual Medicare open enrollment period. It compares their traditional Medicare spending (Parts A and B) in the year following disenrollment to similar people who were continuously covered by traditional Medicare, using data from the Medicare Beneficiary Summary File (MBSF) for 2021 and 2022.
Supreme Court Cases on Content Moderation and Mifepristone Access – KFF Health Misinformation Monitor June 27, 2024 Page This issue of the Monitor focuses on recent Supreme Court decisions impacting health misinformation. We examine cases balancing free speech and platform regulation, the Court’s ruling on mifepristone access and public perceptions of social media moderation. We also explore COVID-19 narratives after Dr. Fauci’s congressional testimony and AI developments in predicting misinformation trends during pandemics.
Enrollment and Spending for Dual-Eligible Individuals March 29, 2023 Data Collections This data collection draws on Medicare and Medicaid administrative data to present national and state-level information on people who are covered by both Medicare and Medicaid, referred to as dual-eligible individuals (also known as dually-enrolled beneficiaries). Dual-eligible individuals qualify for Medicare coverage on the basis of age (65 and older)…
Medicaid and CHIP Eligibility, Enrollment, and Renewal Policies April 25, 2023 Data Collections The 22nd annual survey of state Medicaid and CHIP program officials conducted by KFF and the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families in May 2024 presents a snapshot of actions states are taking to prepare for the lifting of the continuous enrollment provision as well as key state Medicaid eligibility,…
Medicaid Policy Action Trends April 30, 2020 Data Collections KFF survey data on Medicaid programs across the country
Medicaid Behavioral Health Services March 17, 2023 Data Collections KFF survey data on behavioral health services that cover adult beneficiaries in their programs.
COVID-19 Disparities May 6, 2021 Data Collections Data on COVID-19 cases, deaths, and vaccinations by race/ethnicity.
Opioid Epidemic May 6, 2021 Data Collections Data on prevalence of opioid use disorders, deaths and Medicaid coverage of treatment.
Abortion & Health Coverage/Access for Families & Children July 8, 2022 Data Collections Policies and data regarding Women and Children
Mary Agnes Carey December 8, 2022 Person Mary Agnes Carey is managing editor of KFF Health News. She previously served as the director of news partnerships, overseeing placement of KFF Health News content in publications nationwide. As a senior correspondent, Mary Agnes covered health reform and federal health policy. Previously, Mary Agnes was associate editor of CQ…
