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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.
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The increase translates into an additional $35 billion to Medicare Advantage plans in 2026 compared to this year….The increase in payments is larger than for 2025 (3.7%) or 2024 (3.3%), but below the increase for 2023 (8.5%), and comes at a time of increasing scrutiny over Medicare Advantage payments. … more
While [the Title X family planning services] funding freeze could be the Trump administration’s first major salvo in its efforts to weaken and defund Planned Parenthood, more actions…to limit access to abortion and contraception are expected in the coming years. … more
… declining trust in the CDC and in the benefits of childhood vaccinations may complicate any efforts to address emerging public health challenges like the ongoing measles outbreak and the continued threat of bird flu … more
Following the Trump administration’s warning last month that using acetaminophen — the active ingredient in Tylenol — during pregnancy can increase the risk of autism in children, very few adults say the claim about a causal relationship is “definitely true,” though much of the public is uncertain whether to believe it. KFF polling also shows trust in the CDC to provide reliable vaccine information has fallen to a new low.
Health Policy 101 is a comprehensive resource for faculty, students and anyone looking to stay ahead in U.S. health policy. Important updates include details about health policy changes that were part of the tax-and-spending law, such as Medicaid cuts and new work requirements; major shifts in vaccine policies; the restructuring of the health agencies; reduced federal support and changes to the U.S. public health infrastructure; Supreme Court decisions on access to reproductive health care; the elimination of federal diversity and disparities-related initiatives, and more.
This brief looks at premium changes for Medicare Part D stand-alone prescription drug plans between 2025 and 2026. For plans that were offered nationwide in 2025 and will continue to be offered in 2026, Part D enrollees in many states will see lower monthly premiums in 2026.
This brief provides an overview of actions by the Trump administration and Congress that are likely to affect lawfully present immigrants’ access to health coverage and care, including new restrictions on eligibility for coverage and services as well as changes in immigration enforcement and other policies.
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