How Does the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Impact Health and Health Care? January 21, 2025 Blog This policy watch provides a short overview of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), describing its history, budget, organizational structure and its major programs and responsibilities.
The Semi-Sad State of Consumer Protection In Health Care January 7, 2025 From Drew Altman In this column, KFF President and CEO Drew Altman explores the state of consumer protections in health care and explains why, even with consumer frustration clear, Congress is unlikely to pursue major new health insurance protections but there could be some modest steps.
How Much More Would People Pay in Premiums if the ACA’s Enhanced Subsidies Expired? November 21, 2024 Interactive With the enhanced subsidies for enrollees in ACA Marketplace plans set to expire at the end of 2025, this calculator illustrates how much out-of-pocket premiums would increase if Congress does not extend the subsidies. It shows the projected premium increases based on incomes, zip code, family size and ages based on 2025 ACA Marketplace premiums.
Ten Things to Watch for 2025 ACA Open Enrollment October 30, 2024 Blog This blog post details ten things to know about the 2025 open enrollment period.
Explaining Health Care Reform: Questions About Health Insurance Subsidies October 25, 2024 Issue Brief This brief provides an overview of the financial assistance provided under the ACA for people purchasing coverage on their own through health insurance Marketplaces (also called exchanges).
Employer-Sponsored Coverage Rates for People Ages 0-64 by Family Work Status October 24, 2024 State Indicator
Distribution of People Ages 0-64 with Employer Coverage by Federal Poverty Level (FPL) October 24, 2024 State Indicator
Distribution of People Ages 0-64 with Employer Coverage by Family Work Status October 24, 2024 State Indicator
