Interest in Using Over-the-Counter Oral Contraceptive Pills: Findings from the 2022 KFF Women’s Health Survey November 3, 2022 Issue Brief This brief presents data from the 2022 KFF Women’s Health Survey about reproductive age (18-49) females’ preferences for an over-the-counter contraceptive pill (N = 4,088).
Most Women are in Favor of Making Birth Control Pills Available Over the Counter without a Prescription if Research Shows they are Safe and Effective November 3, 2022 News Release A new KFF survey finds that more than three-quarters (77%) of females ages 18-49 favor making birth control pills available without a doctor’s prescription if research shows they are safe and effective. Among those who favor making birth control pills available over the counter and who currently use prescription oral…
Contraception in the United States: A Closer Look at Experiences, Preferences, and Coverage November 3, 2022 Report This report provides a close examination of reproductive age (18-49) females’ (including those who identify as women and other genders) experiences with contraception, insurance coverage, contraceptive preferences, and interactions with the health care system based on an analysis of the 2022 KFF Women’s Health Survey, a nationally representative survey of females ages 18-64 in the United States.
Updated Brief on Racial Disparities in Maternal and Infant Health November 1, 2022 News Release An updated KFF issue brief on racial disparities in maternal and infant health includes new and updated analysis of data on pregnancy-related mortality, birth risks and infant mortality. The brief reviews the underlying factors contributing to maternal and infant health racial disparities, ranging from historical and ongoing racism to differences in…
Racial Disparities in Maternal and Infant Health: Current Status and Efforts to Address Them November 1, 2022 Issue Brief This is an update to our analysis of racial disparities in maternal and infant health and an overview of current efforts to address them.
Two New KFF Analyses Show That a Relatively Small Share of Medicare Beneficiaries Compared Plan Options Or Switched Plans During a Recent Open Enrollment Period November 1, 2022 News Release As Medicare’s annual open enrollment period gets underway, two new analyses from KFF suggest that a relatively small share of the nation’s 65 million Medicare beneficiaries will shop around among the many coverage options for 2023 or switch plans. That decision could have a significant impact on enrollees’ coverage and…
Medicare Beneficiaries Rarely Change Their Coverage During Open Enrollment November 1, 2022 Issue Brief During the Medicare open enrollment period for 2020, Medicare beneficiaries had an average of 24 Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans and 28 stand-alone Part D prescription drug plans to choose from for their coverage. Despite having so many Medicare options, relatively few Medicare private plan enrollees opted to switch their coverage.
A Relatively Small Share of Medicare Beneficiaries Compared Plans During a Recent Open Enrollment Period November 1, 2022 Issue Brief This brief examines the share of Medicare beneficiaries who reviewed their coverage and compared plans during the open enrollment period for 2020 (that takes place in the Fall of 2019), and who made use of Medicare’s official information resources, as well as variations by demographic groups.
Men Who Report Having a Cholesterol Check in the Past 5 Years October 31, 2022 State Indicator disparity, Disparities