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What are the Consequences of Health Care Debt Among Older Adults?

Jul 26, 2024

Issue Brief

Health care debt is a widespread problem in the United States. Medicare offers coverage for a range of health care services, including hospitalizations, physician visits, prescription drugs, and post-acute care, but Medicare beneficiaries generally pay out-of-pocket for their monthly premiums and deductibles, cost-sharing for Medicare-covered services, and the cost of services not covered by Medicare. This data note examines findings from the KFF Health Care Debt Survey to assess the prevalence, sources and consequences of health care debt among Medicare-age adults.

Final Prior Authorization Rules Look to Streamline the Process, but Issues Remain

May 2, 2024

Issue Brief

This brief examines the final CMS regulations governing prior authorization in Medicare Advantage, Marketplace, Medicaid, and other plans, how they might address some current consumer concerns, and some issues that remain.

Health Cost and Affordability Policy Issues and Trends to Watch in 2024

Jan 24, 2024

Issue Brief

While issues of health care costs and affordability may not be at the forefront of this year’s election issues, they remain a major concern among the public.

KFF Health Tracking Poll: Economic Views and Experiences of Adults Who Struggle Financially

Feb 21, 2024

Feature

Half of adults say they have difficulty affording monthly bills or are just able to afford household expenses without having money left over. These groups overwhelmingly rate the economy negatively and are more likely to want 2024 presidential candidates to discuss economic issues.

10 Reasons Why Medicare Advantage Enrollment is Growing and Why It Matters

Jan 30, 2024

Issue Brief

This issue briefs lays out 10 reasons why Medicare Advantage enrollment has been growing and why we can expect more growth in the years to come.

KFF Health Tracking Poll: Health Care Issues Emerge as Important Topics on 2024 Campaign Trail, Plus Concerns Loom Large Around Medicaid Unwinding

Dec 1, 2023

Feature

The future of the Affordable Care Act, once a key issue for Republican voters, is now of higher importance to Democratic voters. This KFF Health Tracking Poll also explores other important issues for candidates to discuss according to voters, Medicaid unwinding, Medicare drug-price provisions, and abortion as a voting issue.

Claims Denials and Appeals in ACA Marketplace Plans in 2023

Jan 27, 2025

Issue Brief

This brief analyzes federal transparency data released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on claims denials and appeals for non-group qualified health plans (QHPs) offered on HealthCare.gov in 2023. It finds that HealthCare.gov insurers denied nearly one out of every five claims (19%) submitted for in-network services. Information about the reasons for denials is limited, and few consumers appeal claims denials.

Oral Contraceptive Pills: Access and Availability

Mar 20, 2024

Issue Brief

This brief provides an overview of oral contraception, discusses private insurance and Medicaid coverage, and reviews strategies to promote and expand women’s access to oral contraceptives.

Poll: By a Wide Margin, Democratic Voters Now Care More About the Affordable Care Act Than Republican Voters Do, And Voters Trust Democrats More Than Republicans to Handle Its Future

Dec 1, 2023

News Release

The future of the Affordable Care Act, an issue that was once a key health care issue for Republican voters, is now more important to Democratic voters, a new KFF Health Tracking Poll finds.

How Much is Health Spending Expected to Grow?

Aug 5, 2025

Feature

This chart collection explores how health spending is expected to grow in coming years, with a look at growth in prescription drug spending, out-of-pocket spending, and related trends.

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