Racial Equity and Health Policy
Immigrants
Proposed Medicaid Federal Match Penalty for States That Expanded Coverage for Immigrants: State-by-State Estimates
The reconciliation bill that passed the House includes a provision that would reduce the federal ACA Medicaid expansion matching rate from 90% to 80% for states that expanded coverage to certain groups of immigrants.
KFF data show that 14 states plus DC cover children regardless of immigration status, including 7 states plus DC who cover at least some adults regardless of status, would be affected by the current version of the provision. More than 1.9 million people could lose health coverage if states eliminate their state-funded coverage for immigrants regardless of immigration status to avoid the penalty.
Related: Key Facts on Health Coverage of Immigrants
KFF data show that 14 states plus DC cover children regardless of immigration status, including 7 states plus DC who cover at least some adults regardless of status, would be affected by the current version of the provision. More than 1.9 million people could lose health coverage if states eliminate their state-funded coverage for immigrants regardless of immigration status to avoid the penalty.
Related: Key Facts on Health Coverage of Immigrants
Survey of Immigrants
A Majority of Lawfully Present Immigrants Are Worried They or a Family Member Could Be Detained or Deported
A new KFF poll finds six in 10 lawfully present immigrants say they worry about the possibility that they or a family member could be detained or deported, contributing to feelings of increased stress, anxiety, and other health problems. A companion report based on focus groups provides a window into how likely undocumented immigrants and their families are faring in the current immigration policy landscape.
Related: Focus Groups: Living in an Undocumented Immigrant Family Under the Second Trump Administration
Related: Focus Groups: Living in an Undocumented Immigrant Family Under the Second Trump Administration
Racism, Discrimination and Health
Executive Orders Eliminating Diversity and Disparities Initiatives May Widen Disparities in Health and Health Care
As one of his first actions, President Trump signed executive orders revoking federal diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility related programs and actions in the federal government and among federal contractors and grantees.
This explainer examines the potential impacts on racial and ethnic disparities in health of the elimination of diversity and disparities-related initiatives under the Trump administration.
This explainer examines the potential impacts on racial and ethnic disparities in health of the elimination of diversity and disparities-related initiatives under the Trump administration.
Interactive Timeline
How History Has Shaped Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities: A Timeline of Policies and Events
This interactive timeline explores how history has shaped racial and ethnic health disparities and the lasting effects that persist to this day.
The timeline describes major U.S. federal policies and events since the early 1800s that are linked to present-day health disparities. It also covers policies that impact health coverage and access to care, medicine, and social and economic policies that influence health as well as efforts to tackle inequalities.
The timeline describes major U.S. federal policies and events since the early 1800s that are linked to present-day health disparities. It also covers policies that impact health coverage and access to care, medicine, and social and economic policies that influence health as well as efforts to tackle inequalities.
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the Essentials
Disparities in Health and Health Care: 5 Key Questions and Answers
This brief provides an introduction to what health and health care disparities are, why it is important to address them, what the status of disparities is today, recent federal actions to address disparities, and key issues related to addressing disparities in the future.Timeline: How History Has Shaped Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities
This timeline offers a historical view of significant U.S. federal policies and events spanning the early 1800s to today that have influenced present-day health disparities.
Health Policy 101: Race, Inequality and Health
Addressing persistent racial and ethnic disparities in health and health care is important for improving the nation’s health and economic prosperity. KFF explains such disparities and the factors that drive them, examines the actions to address them, and outlines future considerations.
Key Data on Health and Health Care by Race and Ethnicity
Racial and ethnic disparities in health and health care remain a persistent challenge in the United States. An updated KFF resource examines how people of color fare compared to White people across 64 measures of health, health care, and social determinants of health.