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State Medicaid Coverage of Family Planning Services: Summary of State Survey Findings
This report presents state-by-state policies on coverage of key areas in reproductive health for low-income women, including contraception, preconception care, screenings for sexually transmitted diseases and coverage within special state Medicaid family planning programs.

State Medicaid Coverage of Perinatal Services: Summary of State Survey Findings
This report examines state Medicaid program policies regarding coverage of pregnancy-related services. It details state-level Medicaid eligibility and enrollment policies for pregnant women, as well as scope of coverage for prenatal and screening services, delivery and post-partum care, educational classes and support services.

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State Medicaid Coverage of Perinatal Services: Summary of State Survey Findings -- November 2009
This report examines state Medicaid program policies regarding coverage of pregnancy-related services. It details state-level Medicaid eligibility and enrollment policies for pregnant women, as well as scope of coverage for prenatal and screening services, delivery and post-partum care, educational classes and support services.

State Medicaid Coverage of Family Planning Services: Summary of State Survey Findings -- November 2009
This report presents state-by-state policies on coverage of key areas in reproductive health for low-income women, including contraception, preconception care, screenings for sexually transmitted diseases and coverage within special state Medicaid family planning programs.

Access to Abortion Coverage and Health Reform -- November 2009
This issue brief discusses the treatment of coverage for abortion services under the major health reform bills and explores the possible impact of the House-passed legislation on public and private coverage for abortion services.

Making the Most of Medicaid: Promoting the Health of Women and Infants With Preconception Care -- December 2008
This article examines the evolution and current role of Medicaid in improving access to preconception care for low-income women and discusses opportunities to promote preconception care through the program.

Women's Health and Election 2008 -- October 2008
This brief from our Election 2008 series examines women's priorities for health care and includes health insurance coverage and affordability, long-term care, delivery system issues and reproductive health. The brief summarizes the presidential candidates' stated positions on these topics.

Fact Sheet: Sexual Health of Adolescents and Young Adults in the United States -- September 2008
This fact sheet covers a broad range of sexual health topics facing teens in the United States.

Abortion in the U.S.: Utilization, Financing and Access -- June 2008
This fact sheet provides key data on the levels of use of different abortion procedures in the United States and reviews the different federal and state policies that affect availability of and access to services.

Kaiser Fast Facts -- May 2008
“Kaiser Fast Facts” features “QuickTakes” and “Kaiser Slides” – two tools that provide direct access to facts, data and slides about the nation's health care system and programs, in an easy-to-use format. “QuickTakes” presents an inventory of facts-at-a-glance and "Kaiser Slides" allows Web visitors to freely view, download and print graphics and tables of health policy statistics and trends.

HPV Vaccine: Implementation and Financing Policy -- February 2008
This fact sheet on the HPV vaccine provides background information and highlights key issues related to implementation and financing policy.

Medicaid's Role for Women - Update -- November 2007
This issue brief provides an overview of the Medicaid program and its role in providing health and long-term care coverage for low-income women.

This report examines state Medicaid program policies regarding coverage of pregnancy-related services. It details state-level Medicaid eligibility and enrollment policies for pregnant women, as well as scope of coverage for prenatal and screening services, delivery and post-partum care, educational classes and support services.

This report presents state-by-state policies on coverage of key areas in reproductive health for low-income women, including contraception, preconception care, screenings for sexually transmitted diseases and coverage within special state Medicaid family planning programs.

This issue brief discusses the treatment of coverage for abortion services under the major health reform bills and explores the possible impact of the House-passed legislation on public and private coverage for abortion services.

This article examines the evolution and current role of Medicaid in improving access to preconception care for low-income women and discusses opportunities to promote preconception care through the program.

This brief from our Election 2008 series examines women's priorities for health care and includes health insurance coverage and affordability, long-term care, delivery system issues and reproductive health. The brief summarizes the presidential candidates' stated positions on these topics.

This fact sheet covers a broad range of sexual health topics facing teens in the United States.

This fact sheet provides key data on the levels of use of different abortion procedures in the United States and reviews the different federal and state policies that affect availability of and access to services.

“Kaiser Fast Facts” features “QuickTakes” and “Kaiser Slides” – two tools that provide direct access to facts, data and slides about the nation's health care system and programs, in an easy-to-use format. “QuickTakes” presents an inventory of facts-at-a-glance and "Kaiser Slides" allows Web visitors to freely view, download and print graphics and tables of health policy statistics and trends.

This fact sheet on the HPV vaccine provides background information and highlights key issues related to implementation and financing policy.

This issue brief provides an overview of the Medicaid program and its role in providing health and long-term care coverage for low-income women.

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Women’s Health Policy: Reproductive Health

Reproductive health remains an integral component of women’s overall health and well-being. From preventive screenings to prenatal care to diagnostic and treatment options, the scope of reproductive health care has grown tremendously in recent decades. Private and public insurance coverage, provider relationships, and the availability of health care clinics facilitate women’s access to and use of reproductive health services. Federal, state, and local policymakers all play a role in ensuring women’s access to quality reproductive health care.