Language Barriers in Health Care: Findings from the KFF Survey on Racism, Discrimination, and Health May 16, 2024 Poll Finding In the U.S., 26 million people have limited English proficiency, representing about 8% of people ages 5 and older. Those with limited English proficiency report worse overall health status than those who are English proficient, but data suggests that having access to providers who speak their preferred language may help these disparities and can improve health care experiences.
The Implications of the Public’s Pre-existing Condition Amnesia May 16, 2024 Perspective KFF’s Larry Levitt discusses waning awareness of the Affordable Care Act’s provisions protecting people with pre-existing conditions and examines the Republican Study Committee’s budget proposal, which proposes to repeal the provisions.
Where ACA Marketplace Enrollment is Growing the Fastest, and Why May 16, 2024 Blog In 2024, Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace enrollment hit a new record high, reaching over 21 million people. This policy watch discusses the the factors contributing to the increased enrollment in the fastest growing marketplaces.
States with the Fastest Recent Growth in ACA Marketplace Coverage Started with High Uninsured Rates May 16, 2024 News Release The states with the fastest recent growth in ACA Marketplace signups also had among the highest uninsured rates previously, as enhanced subsidies helped to make coverage more affordable for many consumers, particularly in southern states that did not expand their Medicaid programs to cover low-income adults, a new KFF analysis…
New Regulations Extend Health Coverage to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Recipients May 15, 2024 Issue Brief This brief provides an overview of the regulations announced by the Biden Administration on 5/3/2024 extending ACA Marketplace coverage to DACA recipients.
