How much and why 2024 premiums are expected to grow in Affordable Care Act Marketplaces August 4, 2023 Issue Brief This analysis of insurers’ preliminary rate filings shows that ACA Marketplace insurers are requesting a median premium increase of 6% for 2024. Insurers cite price increases for medical care and prescription drugs as a key driver of premium growth in 2024, Insurers’ proposed rate changes – most of which fall between 2% and 10% – may change during the review process.
KFF Health Tracking Poll July 2023: The Public’s Views Of New Prescription Weight Loss Drugs And Prescription Drug Costs August 4, 2023 Poll Finding About half of adults are interested in taking prescription weight loss drugs. though interest drops when presented with obstacles or drawbacks. Many adults struggle with affording prescription drugs and say there should be more price regulation. Few are aware of provisions in the 2023 Inflation Reduction Act aimed at lowering the drug price for Medicare beneficiaries
Poll: Nearly Half of Adults Would Be Interested in Prescription Weight-Loss Drugs, But Enthusiasm Fades Based on Lack of Coverage and Risk of Regaining Weight August 4, 2023 News Release Nearly half (45%) of the public are at least somewhat interested in taking a prescription weight-loss drug, including many who say they only want to lose a little weight, though many people lose interest when presented with potential financial and medical drawbacks, the latest KFF Health Tracking Poll reveals.The poll…
How Do Dual-Eligible Individuals Get Their Medicare Coverage? July 31, 2023 Issue Brief People who are dually eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid coverage can get their Medicare coverage in a variety of ways. The brief breaks out the data for traditional Medicare, Medicare Advantage plans that are available to all Medicare beneficiaries, and plans that are designed specifically for dual-eligible beneficiaries.
Dual-Eligible Individuals as a Share of Medicare Enrollment, by Type of Medicare Coverage July 31, 2023 State Indicator
Headed Back To School in 2023: A Look at Children’s Routine Vaccination Trends July 31, 2023 Issue Brief This issue brief examines the most recent trends in children’s routine vaccinations, including COVID-19, and explores what to watch as children head back to school this year.
Weighted Average Monthly Premium for Medicare Part D Stand-alone Prescription Drug Plans July 28, 2023 State Indicator