Medicaid Postpartum Coverage Extension Tracker August 1, 2024 Issue Brief This page tracks recent state actions to extend Medicaid postpartum coverage, including approved and pending 1115 waivers, legislation that will require the state to seek federal approval through a SPA or 1115 waiver, submitted and approved SPAs, and coverage financed solely with state funds.
What to Know about the Medicare Open Enrollment Period and Medicare Coverage Options September 26, 2024 Issue Brief Each year, Medicare beneficiaries have an opportunity to make changes to how they receive their Medicare coverage during the nearly 8-week annual open enrollment period. This brief answers key questions about the Medicare open enrollment period and Medicare coverage options.
Health Care So Far Hasn’t Been a Major Campaign Issue, But… September 13, 2024 Quick Take The fact that health reform has not been a central issue in this campaign does not mean that the outcome of the election has no consequences for health care.
Home Page September 6, 2024 Page KFF is the independent source for health policy research, polling, and journalism. Our mission is to serve as a nonpartisan source of information for policymakers, the media, the health policy community, and the public.
Key Facts on Health Care Use and Costs Among Immigrants September 23, 2024 Issue Brief This issue brief draws from the KFF/LA Times Survey of Immigrants and other KFF analyses to highlight immigrants’ health care eligibility, healthcare use and costs, as well as their contributions to the economy and workforce.
Mental Health Parity with Less Math Required September 16, 2024 Quick Take The federal government has finalized significant updates to mental health parity requirements for employer health plans and individual private health insurance.
Immunizations for Adults Covered by the ACA September 24, 2024 Page Detailed information on immunizations for adults covered under the ACA.
Preventive Health Care Services for Adults Covered Under the ACA September 24, 2024 Page Detailed information on preventive services covered under the ACA for cancer, sexual health, pregnancy, immunizations and other conditions.
Potential Impacts of New Requirements in Florida and Texas for Hospitals to Request Patient Immigration Status August 26, 2024 Issue Brief This brief examines the potential impacts of Florida and Texas’ requirements for hospitals to collect patient immigration status information on immigrant families and the states’ workforces and economies.
Chronic Condition Preventive Health Services for Adults Covered by the ACA September 24, 2024 Page Detailed information on preventive health services related to chronic conditions for adults covered under the ACA.