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Our survey shares views and experiences of Marketplace enrollees as they weigh coverage options for 2026, which don’t include enhanced ACA tax credits and other policy options. Read the news release →
In a new Beyond the Data column, President and CEO Dr. Drew Altman forecasts eight things to look for in health policy in 2026. “First and foremost,” he writes, “is the role health care affordability will play in the midterms.” And, he notes: “The average cost of a family policy for employers could approach $30,000 and cost sharing and deductibles will rise again after plateauing for several years.”
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Our survey shows that many immigrants are already avoiding travel and other activities due immigration-related fears, which may increase following news that TSA is sharing information with ICE. more
As the ACA open enrollment deadline approaches amid the expiration of the enhanced premium tax credits, nearly six in 10 Marketplace enrollees say they would not be able to afford $300 more in annual health care costs, which may lead some to alternative coverage products, such as short-term plans, a type of private coverage that… more
“Our recent [survey] found very few parents (9%) report skipping or delaying the hepatitis B vaccine for their children…this is similar to a 2023 KFF survey showing that most adults overall stayed up-to-date on the hepatitis B vaccine, with just 10% reporting having skipped or delayed it.” more
KFF’s interactive tracks key data and policies that will affect how states implement Medicaid work requirements, which are required under the 2025 budget reconciliation law starting in January 2027.
As economic anxiety rises, KFF’s Health Tracking Poll finds that younger adult, LGBT adults, Hispanic adults, and adults with modest incomes are among groups most likely to report difficulty earning a living and affording health care.
A new KFF tracker highlights key federal policy actions during President Trump’s second term that concern issues related to mental health and substance use.
ACA marketplace premiums are going up an average of 26%. But what enrollees will pay could go up an average of 114%. How can both of those numbers be right? This short video explains the difference between what insurers charge and what enrollees will pay if the enhanced premium tax credits expire.
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