Recent Changes in Federal Vaccine Recommendations: What’s the Impact on Insurance Coverage?
This policy watch provides an overview of recent changes to federal vaccine recommendations in the U.S. and what they mean for insurance coverage.
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The New ACA Repeal and Replace: Health Savings Accounts
Policy WatchProposals from some Republicans in Congress would effectively repeal some or all of the ACA premium tax credits and replace them with contributions to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) or something similar. Senator Rick Scott proposes “Trump Health Freedom Accounts” and Senator Bill Cassidy proposes HSA contributions available only for people who enroll in bronze level ACA plans to pay for out-of-pocket health care costs.
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Access Uncertain for New Injectable PrEP as the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) Open Enrollment Begins
Policy WatchThis analysis examines access to, and consumers ability to find information on, a new twice annual long-acting PrEP drug during the first ACA open enrollment period since its approval. Despite the drug widely being considered a major advance, early evidence suggests that insurance coverage and benefit design decisions may create barriers to access.
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Will Trump’s Announcement Expand Access to IVF?
Policy WatchThe White House announcement focused on reducing the cost of some IVF drugs and clarifying options for employers to offer standalone fertility benefits for their employees and their dependents. This policy watch examines some key takeaways about the Trump IVF plan.
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States Are Forming “Health Alliances.” Can They Make a Difference for Public Health Policy?
Policy WatchStates 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.
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Medicare Beneficiaries Have 32 Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug Plans Available, on Average, for 2026
Policy WatchMedicare beneficiaries will have 32 Medicare Advantage plans with prescription drug coverage available to choose from, on average, in 2026.
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The Trump Administration Executive Order on Gender Continues to Reverberate
Policy WatchThis Policy Watch examines the continued impact the Trump Administration’s Executive Order on gender is having on LGBTQ health policy issues, inlcude the removal of information and data, adoption of new CDC priorities, and approach to new PrEP recommendations.
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From Margins to Mainstream: How Amplification May Be Giving Misinformation New Reach
Policy WatchEfforts to correct misinformation can unintentionally amplify it by increasing engagement, repetition, and visibility. During times of low trust, even debunked claims can erode confidence in health institutions. Communicators can limit amplification by focusing on verified facts, using prebunking and strategic debunking, and strengthening trust with credible messengers.
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Deja Vu: the Future of Abortion Coverage in ACA Marketplace Plans
Policy WatchThis policy watch explains how abortion coverage works in ACA Marketplace plans, state actions to include or exclude abortion coverage in these plans, and the potential impact if Congress bans abortion coverage in all Marketplace plans.
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1.4 Million Lawfully Present Immigrants are Expected to Lose Health Coverage due to the 2025 Tax and Budget Law
Policy WatchThis policy watch outlines the groups of lawfully present immigrants that will lose access to federally funded health coverage due to the 2025 tax and budget law, and the CBO’s estimates of the increases in the uninsured.