Health Coverage by Race and Ethnicity, 2010-2023 February 13, 2025 Issue Brief There were gains in coverage across most racial and ethnic groups between 2019 and 2023 after several years of rising uninsured rates during the first Trump administration. The coverage gains between 2019 and 2023 were largely driven by increases in Medicaid coverage, reflecting policies to stabilize and expand access to affordable coverage that were implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Expected Immigration Policies Under a Second Trump Administration and Their Health and Economic Implications November 21, 2024 Issue Brief This issue brief discusses key changes to immigration policies that may take place under the second Trump administration based on his previous record and campaign statements, and their implications.
Potential Impacts of Mass Detention and Deportation Efforts on the Health and Well-Being of Immigrant Families February 6, 2025 Issue Brief This brief discusses the potential implications of increased enforcement actions under the Trump administration for the health and well-being of families and potential broader impacts for communities, the workforce, and the economy, including health care.
Overview and Implications of the ACA Marketplace Expansion to DACA Recipients October 29, 2024 Issue Brief This brief provides an overview of the DACA program, discusses its status and potential impacts of the ACA Marketplace expansion to DACA recipients, and highlights key issues to consider.
Children of Immigrants: Key Facts on Health Coverage and Care January 15, 2025 Issue Brief This brief provides key data on socioeconomic characteristics and health coverage among children of immigrants based on KFF analysis of the American Community Survey data. It also examines potential implications of policies and actions that may be implemented by the incoming Trump administration.
Pharmacies as an Access Point for Expanding Contraceptive Care: A Geographic Analysis March 19, 2025 Issue Brief In this brief, we explore avenues for expanding hormonal contraceptive care and supplies through pharmacies, as well as how and where pharmacies and pharmacists may be positioned to fill gaps in contraceptive care where there are few brick-and-mortar family planning providers, as well as the challenges in expanding these pathways.
Measures to Identify States at Greater Risk if Federal Medicaid Spending Is Reduced May 2, 2025 Data Collections Medicaid is the primary program providing comprehensive health and long-term care to one in five people living in the U.S and accounts for nearly $1 out of every $5 spent on health care. Medicaid is jointly financed by states and the federal government, but states administer Medicaid programs within broad federal rules. Under federal…
Women’s Experiences with Intimate Partner Violence May 6, 2025 Issue Brief This analysis provides data on women experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) and reports on a range of health topics affecting women who experienced IPV in the past five years, including their health care needs and use, barriers, and mental health.
Again, No Medicaid September 12, 2024 From Drew Altman In his latest column, KFF President and CEO Drew Altman explains why Medicaid, despite former President Donald Trump’s silence on the topic, warrants greater attention given the potential for drastic changes or cuts to it should Republicans win control in the election.
