Medicaid Waiver Tracker: Approved and Pending Section 1115 Waivers by State August 2, 2024 Issue Brief This Medicaid waiver tracker page aggregates tracking information on pending and approved Section 1115 Medicaid waivers. It includes resources such as an overview figure, detailed waiver topic tables, and explanatory briefs.
What Drives Health Spending in the U.S. Compared to Other Countries August 2, 2024 Issue Brief An updated issue brief looks at the drivers of health spending in the U.S. and key differences between the U.S. and other large, wealthy nations. The analysis finds that people in the U.S. spent $5,683 more per person on health care compared to those in similarly large and wealthy countries.…
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.
The Share of Young Adults Who Received Mental Health Treatment Jumped 45% from 2019 to 2022, the Largest Increase Among Any Age Group August 1, 2024 News Release A new KFF analysis shows that the share of young adults (ages 18 to 26) receiving mental health treatment rose by 45% between 2019 and 2022 – a steeper increase than in any other age group. More than 1 in 4 young adults (26%) received counseling and/or medication for mental…
Exploring the Rise in Mental Health Care Use by Demographics and Insurance Status August 1, 2024 Issue Brief Many people experience mental health conditions, which raises questions about mental health service utilization patterns and what barriers exist with connecting people to services. This analysis explores the latest trends in utilization of mental health services and how it differs by demographics and insured status. It finds that the share of adults receiving mental health treatment has increased, particularly among young adults.
What to Know About Medicare Part D Premiums August 1, 2024 Issue Brief Changes to the Medicare Part D benefit in the Inflation Reduction Act will mean lower out-of-pocket costs for Part D enrollees but higher costs for Part D plans overall, leading to concerns about possible premium increases. These FAQs provide context for understanding Part D premiums in 2025 and changes in recent years, and describe actions the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is taking to mitigate potential premium increases.
Well-being of Children and Parents: Highlights from the KFF Survey on Racism, Discrimination, and Health August 1, 2024 Poll Finding Amid growing concerns about the mental health of children, about one in ten parents say their children are in fair or poor mental health. Rates of mental health treatment and access for children vary by factors such as race and ethnicity, as do experiences with unfair treatment or discrimination.
Total Monthly Medicaid & CHIP Enrollment and Pre-ACA Enrollment July 31, 2024 State Indicator Medicaid Enrollment, Monthly Medicaid Enrollment, total Medicaid enrollment