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In 2024, federal spending on Medicare Advantage bonus payments will total at least $11.8 billion, as nearly three-quarters of enrollees are in a plan that received bonus payments. The average bonus payment is higher for employer plans and lowest for special needs plans, raising questions about the implication of the quality bonus program for equity.

The start of school was marked by deadly shootings at schools in Georgia and Maryland. Firearms are the leading cause of death among children and adolescents in the U.S.

What do new Census Bureau data say about the uninsured? The uninsured rate remained at a near historic low of 8.0 % in 2023, per the Current Population Survey.

This Medicaid waiver tracker page aggregates tracking information on pending and approved Section 1115 Medicaid waivers. It includes resources such as an overview figure, detailed waiver topic tables, and explanatory briefs.

This interactive tool, updated with 2022 data, helps users understand health care costs vary by family size, income, insurance, and health status. Use the dropdown menus to explore scenarios and trends in household health spending.

This analysis examines who was eligible for Medicare and/or Medicaid between 2002 and 2022 because they received disability benefits from one of the country’s Social Security disability programs, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI.) Many who receive SSDI and SSI qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid, known as dual-eligible individuals.

Prior to the first fall presidential debate, a growing share of voters see the election as a referendum on abortion access, and Vice President Harris holds a strong advantage over former President Trump on the issue. The economy and inflation remain voters’ top issue, and many want to hear the candidates address health care costs.

Most voters (61%) now say that the outcome of this year’s presidential election will have a major impact on access to abortion in this country – up 10 percentage points from March, a new KFF Health Tracking Poll finds. The shift has occurred mainly among Democratic and independent voters over…

This report examines the ongoing challenges and experiences of people who have been previously incarcerated. Results from KFF’s Racism, Discrimination, and Health survey show that adults with prior incarceration have significant health needs, are socially isolated, and have limited access to health care.