Three-Quarters of Public Say Congress Should Extend the Enhanced ACA Tax Credits Set to Expire Next Year, Despite Budget Concerns
New KFF polling finds more than three-quarters of the public say they want Congress to extend the ACA enhanced premium tax credits set to expire at the end of this year. If the credits do expire and the average premium more than doubles, 7 in 10 of those who purchase their own insurance say they wouldn’t be able to afford premiums.
employer health benefits
Annual Family Premiums for Employer Coverage Rise 6% in 2025, Nearing $27,000; Workers Contribute $6,850 Toward Premiums
This annual survey of employers provides a detailed look at trends in employer-sponsored health coverage, including premiums, worker contributions, cost-sharing provisions, offer rates, and more. This year’s report also looks at how employers are approaching coverage of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, including their concerns about utilization and cost. Read the news release →
Beyond the Data: The Semi-Sad Prospects for Controlling Employer Health Care Costs
In a new column, President and CEO Dr. Drew Altman discusses the obstacles employers face trying to control their health care costs, and the reasons why they’ve never been meaningful supporters of government cost-containment efforts. He predicts that premium increases expected next year could lead to a new wave of higher deductibles and other forms of cost sharing for the 155 million Americans who rely on employer coverage.
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Most Parents Nationally and in Florida Want Schools to Require Vaccines
As Florida moves to end its mandates, early release findings from a new KFF-Washington Post survey show that parents overwhelmingly support current laws that require children to be vaccinated against diseases like measles and polio. … more
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Challenges for Rebuilding Trust in the CDC
(Secretary Kennedy) has promised to restore public trust in the CDC, but our polling data suggests real challenges given how skeptical the public – and Republicans in particular – are about the agency. … more
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Halting mRNA Research Could Deepen the Public’s Distrust and Uncertainty about Vaccine Safety – with Potential Consequences
As the debate over mRNA technology continues, public uncertainty about its safety is likely to persist and may even deepen the partisan divide… as well as hinder any efforts to develop new vaccines in response to future pandemics … more
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Medicare Open Enrollment FAQs
Explore frequently asked questions related to Medicare Open Enrollment, including Medicare Advantage, Part D, Medigap, and more.
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States Are Forming
‘Health Alliances.’ Can They Make a Difference for Public Health Policy?
States have begun to form “health alliances” as a counter to federal public health recommendations and policies under the Trump Administration. This Policy Watch describes the goals of these alliances, and discusses what effects they may have for U.S. public health policy.
Medicaid, Children’s Health: 5 Issues to Watch Amid Federal Changes
Major federal changes to Medicaid and other health-related policies could impact children’s health in the coming years. This issue brief explores the latest data on Medicaid and children’s health and highlights five key issues to watch as those federal changes are implemented.
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