New Reports Analyze Latest Trends in Uninsured Population and Health Coverage September 1, 2004 Report New reports show that between 2000 and 2003 the number of uninsured rose 5.1 million, with the number of uninsured children dropping due to Medicaid and SCHIP coverage and the number of uninsured adults rising due to a decline in employer coverage.The Economic Downturn and Changes in Health Insurance Coverage,…
Parents, Media and Public Policy: A Kaiser Family Foundation Survey — Report September 1, 2004 Poll Finding Parents, Media and Public Policy: A Kaiser Family Foundation Survey“Parents, Media and Public Policy,” a new national survey from the Kaiser Family Foundation, explores how parents feel about media content and ratings systems. The survey found that a majority of parents say they are “very” concerned about the amount of…
Papers on Issues For People With Medicare Raised By Proposed Drug Benefit Regulations September 1, 2004 Issue Brief Papers on Issues For People With Medicare Raised By Proposed Drug Benefit RegulationsThe Kaiser Family Foundation has commissioned a series of papers to explore key issues that may be of concern for Medicare beneficiaries as the new Medicare drug benefit is implemented. These papers focus on specific areas of potential…
Olmstead v. L.C.: The Interaction of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Medicaid June 1, 2004 Event This policy brief describes the relationship of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Medicaid services and the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Olmstead v. L.C. decision. Policy Brief (.pdf) Related Olmstead Materials
Survey of Americans on HIV/AIDS – Part Two: HIV Testing May 31, 2004 Poll Finding These survey findings of Americans’ views on HIV testing are part of Kaiser’s national “Survey of Americans on HIV/AIDS,” conducted in spring 2004. It explores such issues as how many adults report ever having been tested and talk to their doctor about HIV/AIDS, as well as misconceptions and stigma about…
Medicare Payments and Beneficiary Costs for Prescription Drug Coverage February 28, 2007 Issue Brief This March 2007 issue brief, commissioned by the Kaiser Family Foundation, provides a basic introduction to the reimbursement system for private Medicare drug plans. It explains the system of plan bidding and payment, including the special provisions for low-income enrollees, and considers how aspects of the payment system may affect…
The Role of Private Plans in Medicare February 28, 2007 Event Enrollment in private health plans has grown sharply since the enactment of the Medicare Modernization Act in 2003, which created a Medicare drug benefit to be provided by private plans and created incentives for new private plans to enter the Medicare market. Today, virtually all Medicare beneficiaries–including those living in…
Health Insurance Coverage of America’s Children January 1, 2009 Report This chartbook provides fundamental facts about children’s health insurance coverage. Chartbook (.pdf) Previous Versions: February 2007 (.pdf)
Chartpack: Findings from the Kaiser/Hewitt 2006 Survey on Retiree November 30, 2006 Report Health BenefitsThis document presents key data from the 2006 Kaiser/Hewitt Survey on Retiree Health Benefits.Chartpack (.pdf)
Summary and Chartpack: National Survey of Households Affected by Cancer November 1, 2006 Poll Finding These charts highlight data from the National Survey of Households Affected by Cancer conducted jointly by USA Today, the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Harvard School of Public Health by telephone between Aug. 1 and Sept. 14, 2006. The survey provides an in-depth look at how families cope…