Policy Tracker: Exceptions to State Abortion Bans and Early Gestational Limits
This policy tracker documents
exceptions in each state’s most restrictive gestational limit or total ban.
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Sex Education Programs: Definitions, Funding, and Impact on Teen Sexual Health
Issue BriefThis issue brief reviews the major sex education models and funding streams that are most commonly used, highlights state policies on sex education, and summarizes what is known about the impact of these programs and policies on teen sexual behavior and health outcomes.
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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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Fertility Awareness-Based Methods to Prevent Pregnancy
Fact SheetThis fact sheet provides an overview of fertility awareness-based methods to prevent pregnancy and their efficacy rates, and discusses associated costs and insurance coverage of these methods.
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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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A Spotlight on Vasectomy
Issue BriefAs part of the 2024 KFF Women’s Health Survey, a nationally representative sample of 1,191 men ages 18 to 64 were surveyed on a broad range of health issues. This data note highlights their responses to their experiences, knowledge, and perspectives about vasectomy services.
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Sterilization or Permanent Contraception as a Family Planning Method
Fact SheetThis fact sheet explains the types of permanent contraception or sterilization procedures available, reviews private insurance and Medicaid coverage policy, and discusses issues that affect availability in the U.S.
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Recent Policy Proposals Could Weaken the Reproductive Health Safety Net as More People Become Uninsured
Issue BriefThis brief looks at recent policy proposals including the 2025 Budget Reconciliation Law, the Medina v. Planned Parenthood decision, and the withholding of Title X funds and how they will impact the reproductive health safety net at the same time that there is an increase in the uninsured.
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The Intersection of State and Federal Policies on Access to Medication Abortion Via Telehealth after Dobbs
Issue BriefThis brief reviews current state and federal policies, ongoing litigation, and potential federal actions that may impact access to telehealth for medication abortion.
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A Continuing Saga: Ending Abortion Restrictions in States with Constitutional Protections
Policy WatchThis policy watch provides an update on the status of abortion restrictions in states that passed a constitutional amendment protecting abortion, or where a state court previously interpreted the state constitution as protecting abortion access.