Access to OB-GYNs: Evaluating Workforce Supply and ACA Marketplace Networks July 10, 2025 Issue Brief This brief examines the supply of OB-GYNs in the U.S. and the share of OB-GYNs participating in the provider networks of Qualified Health Plans (QHPs) offered in the individual market in the federal and state Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplaces in 2021.
We’ve Never Seen Health Care Cuts This Big July 1, 2025 Perspective In this July 1 column for The New York Times Opinion section, KFF Executive Vice President for Health Policy Larry Levitt explains how the budget reconciliation bill passed by the Senate on July 1 is effectively a partial repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and, if signed into law,…
5 Key Facts About Medicaid and Veterans June 30, 2025 Issue Brief Medicaid helps fill gaps in coverage for veterans who are low-income, have disabilities, or are otherwise ineligible for military health benefits. It supports those with complex health needs and reduces out-of-pocket expenses. This brief presents five key facts about veterans with Medicaid and how policy changes in Congress could affect their coverage and access to care.
Kennedy v. Braidwood: The Supreme Court Upheld ACA Preventive Services but That’s Not the End of the Story June 27, 2025 Blog On June 27, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its opinion on Kennedy v. Braidwood Management, ruling that the ACA requirement that most private insurers and Medicaid expansion programs to cover preventive services recommended by the United States Preventive Services Preventive Task Force (USPSTF) with no cost-sharing is constitutional.
Implications of Medicaid Work and Reporting Requirements for Adults with Mental Health or Substance Use Disorders June 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.
A Closer Look at the Medicaid Work Requirement Provisions in the “Big Beautiful Bill” June 20, 2025 Issue Brief On May 22, the House passed a budget reconciliation bill that includes significant changes to the Medicaid program. On June 16, the Senate Finance committee released proposed reconciliation language with some substantive changes to the Medicaid work requirement provisions, but this language may change as the Senate debates the bill. This issue brief provides an overview of the Medicaid work requirement provisions.
What are the Implications of the Skrmetti Ruling for Minors’ Access to Gender Affirming Care? June 18, 2025 Blog This policy watch examines the June 18 Supreme Court ruling upholding a Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth in the case of the United States v. Skrmetti, how it will affect access in other states with similar bans, and other implications.
Key Facts About Medicare Beneficiaries in Rural Areas June 11, 2025 Issue Brief This brief highlights key facts about Medicare beneficiaries living in rural areas, including their demographic and health characteristics, access to care, and satisfaction with care.
Growing Uncertainty About the Future of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline’s LGBTQI+ Service June 11, 2025 Issue Brief This brief reviews the latest data on the 988 LGBTQI+ service and explores its future, including recent uncertainties.
Overview of President Trump’s Executive Actions Impacting LGBTQ+ Health June 10, 2025 Fact Sheet This tracker examines Executive Actions taken by the Trump administration that have the potential to impact LGBTQ+ people’s health. It lists the action taken by date, provisions relevant to LGBTQ+ health, and describes potential impact, including litigation challenging these actions.