KFF Global Health Budget Summaries
These global health budget summaries highlight key information about global health funding levels throughout the federal budget and appropriations process.
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The Implications of Federal SNAP Spending Cuts on Individuals with Medicaid, Medicare and Other Health Coverage
Issue BriefProposed changes in eligibility rules in both SNAP and Medicaid may jeopardize some people’s access to both adequate food and health care if various provisions of the bill take effect, in part because there is a significant overlap in eligibility requirements for Medicaid and SNAP across states. Four in 10 (40%) Medicaid enrollees receive SNAP benefits.
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What to Know About the Older Americans Act and the Services it Provides to Older Adults
Issue BriefThe Trump administration is proposing a reorganization and staffing cuts at HHS that create uncertainty about the potential effects on older adults, who receive services authorized under the Older Americans Act. This brief provides an overview of programs and services provided under the Older Americans Act, the role played by the Administration for Community Living in administering these programs, and trends in program funding and service utilization by older adults.
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Potential Implications of Immigration Restrictions on the U.S. Agricultural Workforce
Issue BriefUsing data from the 2022 National Agricultural Workers Survey (NAWS), this issue brief examines key characteristics of agricultural workers, including their citizenship status, health coverage, and access to health care. The Trump administration’s restrictive immigration policies may compound health challenges and risks this groups faces and have negative impacts on the cost and availability of food.
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Fluoride Bans and Food Safety Doubts — The Monitor
FeatureThis Monitor covers how fears about fluoride as a neurotoxin are impacting public health and how trust in food safety is eroding following the USDA's disbandment of two food safety panels. It also discusses approaches to addressing false information and the accuracy of AI chatbots compared to search engines.
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President Trump’s Recent Immigration Actions Could Affect Immigrant Families’ Health
Quick TakePresident Trump has made a slew of immigration policy changes focused on restricting entry at the border and increasing interior enforcement efforts to support mass deportation…Previous KFF research provides a window into the likely health-related impacts of these actions. During the first Trump administration, restrictive immigration policies and increased enforcement activity led to increased fears among immigrant families across immigration statuses that had negative effects on health .
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How Does the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Impact Health and Health Care?
Policy WatchThis policy watch provides a short overview of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), describing its history, budget, organizational structure and its major programs and responsibilities.
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KFF Tracker: U.S. Global Health Programs by Country and Region
Fact SheetThis resource provides an overview of where the U.S. operates bilateral global health programs by country and region.
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Section 1115 Medicaid Waiver Watch: A Closer Look at Recent Approvals to Address Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN)
Issue BriefThis issue brief provides an overview of how Section 1115 waivers have been used to address the health-related social needs of enrollees, including a summary of recent approvals for eight states.
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Tracking Social Determinants of Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Issue BriefThis brief provides an overview of social determinants of health and a look at how adults are faring across an array of measures throughout the pandemic.