Online Contraceptive and STI Services During COVID-19: What are the options? April 23, 2020 News Release A new KFF issue brief provides an overview of online options for contraceptive and STI services during the COVID-19 pandemic. This resource also includes an interactive table that shows which platforms are available in each state and which accept private insurance or Medicaid.
How the New Emergency Paid Leave Benefits Could Impact Workers April 15, 2020 Blog This blog post takes a closer look at the Families First Coronavirus Response Act’s new emergency paid leave benefits and how they could play out for workers at “essential” businesses in the current environment.
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act: Summary of Key Health Provisions April 9, 2020 Issue Brief This summary of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act highlights and summarizes health-related provisions focused on the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States and support for the global response.
Is There a Widening Gender Gap in Coronavirus Stress? April 6, 2020 Blog The latest KFF Health Tracking Poll, conducted March 25-30, finds many of gender differences in how men and women are experiencing the pandemic persist.
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Summary of Key Provisions March 23, 2020 Issue Brief A summary of key provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act that addresses the domestic coronavirus outbreak, including paid sick leave, insurance coverage of coronavirus testing, nutrition assistance, and unemployment benefits.
Coronavirus: A Look at Gender Differences in Awareness and Actions March 20, 2020 Issue Brief This brief presents additional analysis of a recent KFF Coronavirus Poll, conducted between March 11 and 15, 2020 and finds larger shares of women are worrying about the negative consequences of the coronavirus and taking greater precautions than men.
Novel Coronavirus “COVID-19”: Special Considerations for Pregnant Women March 17, 2020 Issue Brief With over 6 million pregnancies per year in the U.S., pregnant and breastfeeding women constitute a significant portion of the population that could be impacted by COVID-19. This brief summarizes what is known thus far about pregnancy and COVID-19.
Women and HIV in the United States March 9, 2020 Fact Sheet This updated fact sheet highlights the impact of HIV/AIDS on women in the United States, providing current data and trends over time.
Abortion is Back at the Supreme Court: New Analysis of June Medical Services LLC v. Russo March 2, 2020 News Release A KFF brief explains June Medical Services LLC v. Russo, a challenge to a Louisiana abortion regulation that will be heard at the Supreme Court on March 4, 2020.
Telemedicine and Pregnancy Care February 26, 2020 Issue Brief This brief outlines how telemedicine is currently used in obstetrical care, how these services are financed and regulated, and reviews federal efforts to expand the use of telemedicine, particularly to address maternal health disparities.