At-Home SARS-CoV-2 Diagnostic Tests Could be a Breakthrough, But What Are the Limitations? May 8, 2020 Blog At-home SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic tests may be a promising avenue to get more people tested in a timely manner. Lessons from at-home sexually transmitted tests can offer important less about limitations related to specimen collection, public health surveillance, and coverage and access.
COVID-19 Poses a Particular Threat to Low-Wage Workers’ Physical and Financial Health April 29, 2020 News Release The nation’s low-wage workers face a particular kind of bind. They tend to work in service industries — such as the restaurant, hospitality and retail sectors – that are especially at risk for loss of income during the COVID-19 pandemic, or in jobs such as health care workers, grocery store…
Who are the 3.4 Million People Who Work in the Nation’s Food Production Industries? June 3, 2020 News Release Roughly 3.4 million individuals work in food production industries, more than a third of them in animal production and processing where there have been several COVID-19 outbreaks, a new KFF analysis shows. Workers at meat and poultry plants face a higher risk of coronavirus exposure due to the close quarters…
The COVID-19 Outbreak and Food Production Workers: Who is at Risk? June 3, 2020 Issue Brief The federal government has deemed workers in the food and agricultural sector part of the essential critical infrastructure workforce. Moreover, under recent a Presidential Executive Order, meat and poultry processing plants must continue operations to prevent disruption in the food supply chain. Workers in these industries face risk for coronavirus exposure due to their continued work outside the home, with many facing increased risks due to close quarters in their working environment. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other analysis have identified coronavirus outbreaks in meatpacking facilities. This data note analyzes key characteristics of food production workers to provide insight into who these risks affect and the health and financial implications of the COVID-19 outbreak for these workers and their communities.
Double Jeopardy: Low Wage Workers at Risk for Health and Financial Implications of COVID-19 April 29, 2020 Issue Brief This brief analyzes data on low-wage workers in the context of COVID-19 and discusses the implications of the pandemic for their jobs, health, and financial security.
Nov. 10 Web Briefing to Release the 2021 Employer Health Benefits Survey Capturing Trends in Offer Rate, Premiums, Cost Sharing and Benefit Changes Related to COVID-19 November 10, 2021 Event KFF released its 2021 benchmark Employer Health Benefits Survey via a public web briefing on Nov. 10, 2021. This 23rd annual survey provided a detailed look at the current state of employer-based coverage and trends in private health insurance for both large and small firms. Fielded among a nationally representative…
What Does the CPS Tell Us About Health Insurance Coverage in 2020? September 23, 2021 Issue Brief This data note describes trends in health coverage prior to and during the pandemic and examines the characteristics of the uninsured population in 2020.
How Employer Actions Could Facilitate Equity in COVID-19 Vaccinations May 17, 2021 Blog Providing paid time off to employees to get and recover from any side effects could help boost vaccination rates. Overall, nearly three in ten (28%) employed adults who not yet ready to get the vaccine say that they would be more likely to get the COVID-19 vaccine if their employer gave them paid time off to get vaccinated and recover from any side effects.
Women’s Health Care Utilization and Costs: Findings from the 2020 KFF Women’s Health Survey April 21, 2021 Issue Brief This brief presents findings from the 2020 KFF Women’s Health Survey on women’s use of health care services, costs, and experiences accessing health care.
Key Facts about Uninsured Adults with Opioid Use Disorder July 15, 2019 Issue Brief This data note describes uninsured nonelderly adults with opioid use disorder, including their demographic characteristics, health status, and access to treatment.