How Do Americans Cope With Loneliness?
Our 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
ReportThis 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…
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Candidates’ Talking Points for 2018 Midterms Don’t Line Up with What Voters Want to Hear
FeatureSource KFF Late Summer Tracking Poll, Aug. 23-28, 2018 / KFF Election Tracking Poll, Sept. 19 - Oct. 2, 2018
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KFF Election Tracking Poll: Health Care in the 2018 Midterms
FeatureIn an expansive look at the 2018 midterm elections, this month's KFF Health Tracking Poll includes an in-depth examination of the role health care may be playing in midterm elections nationally, as well as in Florida and Nevada, two bellwether states in which candidates from both parties are talking about health care issues. Health care remains a top priority for Democrats and independents, but ranks lower for Republicans, behind immigration and the economy and jobs.…
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Five Percent of Small Employers Believe Repeal of the ACA’s Individual Mandate Will Impact Their Health Plan Offerings
FeatureSource 2018 KFF Employer Health Benefits Survey
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2018 Employer Health Benefits Survey
ReportAnnual premiums for employer-sponsored family health coverage reached $19,616 this year, up 5% from last year, with workers on average paying $5,547 toward the cost of their coverage. The average deductible among covered workers in a plan with a general annual deductible is $1,573 for single coverage. Fifty-six percent of small firms and 98% of large firms offer health benefits to at least some of their workers, with an overall offer rate of 57%.
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Only 1 in 3 People with Opioid Addiction in 2016 Received Substance Abuse Treatment in the Prior 12 Months
FeatureSource 2016 National Survey on Drug Use and Health