Web Briefing for Media: 2017 Kaiser/HRET Employer Health Benefits Survey September 19, 2017 Event The Kaiser Family Foundation and the Health Research & Educational Trust (HRET) held a reporters-only web briefing on Tuesday, September 19 to release their 2017 benchmark Employer Health Benefits Survey. The 19th annual Kaiser/HRET survey provides a detailed look at the current state of employer-based coverage and trends in private health…
New England Journal of Medicine: Undermining Genetic Privacy? Employee Wellness Programs and the Law May 24, 2017 Perspective In this May 2017 post, Karen Pollitz and co-author Kathy L. Hudson discuss how H.R. 1313, the Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act, could substantially change current legal protections for the collection and treatment of genetic information and other personal health information under workplace wellness programs. The post is now available from the New England Journal of Medicine.
New Analysis Examines Proposed Changes to Workplace Wellness Programs April 7, 2017 News Release As Congress considers legislation that would change federal rules governing workplace wellness programs that gather information about workers’ health and risk status, a new Kaiser Family Foundation brief explains how workplace wellness programs could be affected and possible implications for workers with sensitive health conditions. Among the findings: Seven in…
Changing Rules for Workplace Wellness Programs: Implications for Sensitive Health Conditions April 7, 2017 Issue Brief With legislation pending in Congress that would substantially change federal rules governing workplace wellness programs, this brief reviews relevant data about employers’ use of wellness programs and financial incentives and the incidence of certain sensitive or potentially stigmatized health conditions among adults covered under employer-sponsored health plans.
New Brief Examines the Future of Contraceptive Coverage January 9, 2017 News Release The Affordable Care Act’s contraceptive coverage provision made access to the full range of contraceptive methods available to millions of women with private insurance at no cost. Despite broad public support, this provision has been challenged by religious employers, with two cases reaching the Supreme Court. It is unclear how…
The Future of Contraceptive Coverage January 9, 2017 Issue Brief This issue brief explains the Affordable Care Act’s current contraceptive coverage rule, the impact it has had on women, and the state of contraceptive coverage if the rule is eliminated or modified.
Private Insurance Coverage of Contraception December 7, 2016 Issue Brief Insurance coverage of contraceptive services has been the focus of policy attention by state and federal policymakers, as well as in the courts, over the past two decades. This issue brief explains the rules for private insurance coverage of contraceptives at the federal and state level and discusses key issues regarding the provision and coverage of contraception by private insurance plans, including the impact of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
How Does Where You Work Affect Your Contraceptive Coverage? November 10, 2016 Interactive The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires most private health insurance plans to provide coverage for a broad range of preventive services including FDA approved prescription contraceptives and services for women. Legal challenges and recently issued rules have affected contraceptive coverage for many women.
More than 8 in 10 Workers With Spousal Health Benefits Have Access to Same-Sex Spousal Benefits, Analysis Finds November 2, 2016 News Release Following two major Supreme Court rulings on same-sex marriage, a new Kaiser Family Foundation data note finds that in 2016, 84 percent of employees who worked at firms offering spousal health benefits also had access to same-sex spousal benefits. Eight percent did not have access, while another 8 percent worked…
What Are Recent Trends and Characteristics of Workers with High Drug Spending? October 31, 2016 Slideshow