Chart of the Week: Who Are California’s Uninsured?
The latest Chart of the Week provides a look at the socioeconomic breakdown of the uninsured population in California, sourced from KFF's State Health Facts database.
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Timeline of ACA Favorability at Key Political Moments Since Passage
FeatureHere's how public opinion of the ACA has fluctuated through key political moments since its passage.
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36 States Saw Uninsured Rate Increase in 2017, Including Some that Expanded Medicaid
FeatureThe uninsured rate increased in 36 states in 2017, including some that expanded Medicaid. In KFF's Chart of the Week, explore the uninsured rate increases and decreases for all 50 states.
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Despite ACA Changes, Silver Plan Deductibles for Low Incomes Steady Year-Over-Year
FeatureKFF analysis of Healthcare.gov data from marketplace plans on the federal insurance exchanges shows that despite the changes to the Affordable Care Act in recent years, deductibles for those with low incomes have remained relatively stable since 2017.
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Medicaid Expansion Favorability Has Gained Most Ground With Democrats Since Passage of ACA
FeatureOur November tracking poll found that favorability of Medicaid Expansion across all parties has reached its highest point since passage in the Affordable Care Act seven years ago, but favorability has gained the most ground among Democrats.
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KFF Health Tracking Poll – November 2018: Priorities for New Congress and the Future of the ACA and Medicaid Expansion
FeatureFielded a week after the 2018 midterm elections, this poll examines the public’s priorities for the next Congress, measures favorability for ACA provisions including Medicaid expansion, and takes a look at knowledge of the current open enrollment period among adults ages 18-64 who purchase their own insurance or are currently uninsured. With the impending Texas v. United States lawsuit, in addition to several Trump administration policy actions aimed at different aspects of the U.S. health care system, this KFF survey also examines the public’s position on pre-existing conditions protections, prescription drug advertisements, and employer exemptions from covering birth control.
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How Do Americans Cope With Loneliness?
FeatureOur survey of loneliness and social isolation in the United States shows that while technology can help many Americans cope, it can also hinder some of their in-person interactions.
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Medicare Advantage Increasingly Dominates Some Parts of the Country
FeatureOur analysis of CMS data shows that in 135 counties – accounting for 6 million Medicare beneficiaries – more than half of all Medicare beneficiaries are enrolled in Medicare Advantage or cost plans.
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Marketplace Premium Changes in 2019 Vary Dramatically By State
FeatureOur analysis of CMS data for states that use Healthcare.gov insurance exchanges revealed that marketplace premium changes vary dramatically state-to-state in 2019.
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States Focus on Quality and Outcomes Amid Waiver Changes: Results from a 50-State Medicaid Budget Survey for State Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019
FeatureThis report provides an in-depth examination of the changes taking place in Medicaid programs across the country. Report findings are drawn from the annual budget survey of Medicaid officials in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. This report examines the reforms, policy changes, and initiatives that occurred in FY 2018 and those adopted for implementation for FY 2019 (which began for most states on July 1, 2018). Key areas covered include changes in eligibility, managed care and delivery system reforms, long-term services and supports, provider payment rates and taxes, covered benefits, and pharmacy and opioid strategies.