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State Variations in the Role of the Reproductive Health Safety Net for Contraceptive Care Among Medicaid Enrollees

Dec 1, 2025

Issue Brief

This KFF analysis uses 2023 T-MSIS Research Identifiable Files to look at where reproductive-age female Medicaid enrollees received their last contraceptive visit by state. Overall, more than four in 10 (43%) female Medicaid enrollees received their last contraceptive visit of 2023 at a safety net provider, which includes Planned Parenthood clinics, community health centers, state and local health departments, and Indian health services, but there is wide variation by state.

Federal Medicaid Spending Through State Directed Payments Nears $100 Billion Annually Across 41 States, With New Limits Set to Reduce Funding to States

Jun 15, 2026

News Release

Forty states and DC currently receive $93 billion in annual federal Medicaid spending through state directed payments (SDPs) and may be at risk due to forthcoming limits on these payments, according to new KFF estimates. Annual federal spending on SDPs is highest in California (an estimated $10.6 billion)—followed by Texas ($6.3 billion), North Carolina ($5.2 billion), and Illinois ($5.1 billion).

Implications of Medicaid Work and Reporting Requirements for Adults with Mental Health or Substance Use Disorders

Jun 23, 2025

Issue Brief

This brief describes key challenges that Medicaid work requirements may pose for adults with mental health or substance use disorders. In May, the House passed a budget reconciliation bill that includes national Medicaid work requirements for adults in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) expansion group.

KFF Dashboard: Progress Toward Global Tuberculosis Targets in USAID TB Countries

Nov 25, 2025

Interactive

This dashboard monitors the status of USAID tuberculosis (TB) priority countries’ progress toward global TB targets. It includes data for more than 20 countries in which USAID’s bilateral TB program currently carries out its efforts.

Medicare Open Enrollment and Coverage Options: Key Questions and Answers

Oct 9, 2026

Issue Brief

Each year, Medicare beneficiaries have an opportunity to make changes to how they receive their Medicare coverage during the nearly 8-week annual open enrollment period. This brief answers key questions about the Medicare open enrollment period and Medicare coverage options.

Family Planning Services for Low-Income Women: The Role of Public Programs

Dec 1, 2025

Issue Brief

This brief explains the major sources of public financing for family planning care, related policies, and their role financing services for low-income women.

Housing Affordability, Adequacy, and Access to the Internet in Homes of Medicaid Enrollees

Sep 22, 2021

Issue Brief

The COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing economic disruption have drawn more attention to longstanding issues related to housing and internet access and how these issues can impact health. As the primary source of health insurance for low-income populations, Medicaid covers a considerable share of people living in homes that are unaffordable, inadequate, or have limited access to the internet. This brief examines housing adequacy, affordability, and internet access within the homes of Medicaid enrollees using…

The VP Debate May Focus on the “Working Class,” But Will They Discuss Medicaid?

Sep 30, 2024

Quick Insights

If Tuesday’s vice presidential debate turns to Medicaid and work requirements, the policy trade-offs will be about working people’s access to Medicaid coverage – not about increasing work.

Analysis Examines How States Can Use Medicaid Programs to Facilitate Access to Vaccines for Low-Income Children

Nov 19, 2021

News Release

As states expand COVID-19 vaccination efforts to reach newly eligible children ages 5 to 11, a new KFF analysis highlights several tools state Medicaid programs have at their disposal to increase access to, and take up of, vaccines among lower-income children. Among the key findings: States can request Medicaid administrative federal matching funds for state-funded monetary incentives to encourage uptake of the vaccine. In recent months, several states reported activities and incentives within contracted Medicaid…

AI in Health Care Moves Toward More Autonomous Roles — The Monitor

Oct 8, 2026

Feature

Federal health agencies are testing AI applications that move into patient care typically handled by physicians. And recent research suggests people may place more trust in conversational AI, while false claims attributed to authoritative sources can increase willingness to share them.

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