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How the Pandemic Continues to Shape Medicaid Priorities: Results from an Annual Medicaid Budget Survey for State Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023

Oct 25, 2022

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This report provides an in-depth examination of the changes taking place in Medicaid programs across the country. The findings are drawn from the 22nd annual budget survey of Medicaid officials conducted by KFF and Health Management Associates (HMA), in collaboration with the National Association of Medicaid Directors (NAMD). This report highlights policies in place in state Medicaid programs in FY 2022 as well as policy changes implemented or planned for FY 2022.

Half of Adults Say Their Family Has Experienced a Severe Mental Health Crisis

Oct 13, 2022

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The latest partnership survey between KFF and CNN finds half of adults have experienced a severe mental health crisis in their family.

KFF Health Tracking Poll October 2022: The Issues Motivating Voters One Month Before The Midterm Elections

Oct 12, 2022

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Leading up to the November 2022 midterm elections, abortion access is motivating majorities of Democratic women, women under 50 and and Democratic voters in states with abortion bans. For older voters, some health care issues related to Medicare costs are resonating.

Health and Health Care for Hispanic People

Sep 29, 2022

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September marks National Hispanic American Heritage Month during which the U.S. recognizes the achievements and contributions of Hispanic people.

KFF Health Tracking Poll July 2022: Inflation Tops Voters’ Priorities, But Abortion Access Resonates For Key Voting Blocs

Aug 2, 2022

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This poll finds most voters (55%) now say access to abortion is “very important” to their vote in November’s midterm elections, up since the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. This heightened interest is greatest among voter groups who largely want to guarantee access to abortion, including Democratic voters and women voters under 50 years old.

16 States and DC Have State Laws Protecting the Right to Abortion if Roe v. Wade is Overturned

Jun 17, 2022

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If the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, states will set their own abortion policies without any federal constitutional standards. Access to abortion care will be protected in 16 states and DC, while abortion will likely become illegal for 18 states.

Immigrants in the U.S. Continue to Face Health Care Challenges

Jun 16, 2022

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June marks National Immigrant Heritage Month, which honors the contributions of immigrants to the U.S. As of 2020, there were close to 45 million immigrants residing in the U.S., accounting for 14% of the total U.S. population.

KFF Health Tracking Poll: Views on and Knowledge about Abortion in Wake of Leaked Supreme Court Opinion

Jun 9, 2022

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This poll analyses the general public's understanding of abortion access and reproductive health following a leaked draft of the U.S Supreme Court opinion on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Center. The poll also looks at how the aftermath of the leaked opinion may affect voting in the upcoming midterm election. This KFF poll also finds that there are significant knowledge gaps on the prevalence and the overall safety of abortions.

Many States Impose a Jail Sentence for Doctors Who Perform Abortions Past Gestational Limits

May 23, 2022

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Many states impose a jail sentence for doctors who perform abortions past state established gestational limit. Here's the breakdown of the jail time and state established gestational limits in effect as of May 2022.

Understanding Disparities and Discrimination Faced by Asian and NHOPI People

May 5, 2022

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Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Other Pacific Islander (NHOPI) people are a diverse and growing population in the United States, but broad data often mask underlying disparities among subgroups of the population.

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