The State of Retiree Health Benefits: Historical Trends and Future Uncertainties
Tricia Neuman, Vice President and Director of the Medicare Policy Project for the Kaiser Family Foundation, testified on Monday, May 17, at a
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President Trump Proposes Codifying MFN Drug Pricing Deals But Key Details Are Missing
Quick TakeWhile codifying most-favored-nation drug pricing could be helpful for bringing more transparency to these arrangements and guaranteeing that drug companies will deliver on what they’ve promised, policymakers would need substantially more information to turn these backroom voluntary deals into law.
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Sterilization or Permanent Contraception as a Family Planning Method
Fact SheetThis fact sheet explains the types of permanent contraception or sterilization procedures available, reviews private insurance and Medicaid coverage policy, and discusses issues that affect availability in the U.S.
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KFF Health Tracking Poll: Public Finds Prior Authorization Process Difficult to Manage
FeatureFollowing a pledge by insurance companies to reduce the burden of prior authorizations, KFF's Health Tracking Poll examines the publics experience with the process. The poll finds that most view insurers' delays and denials as a problem, and few are aware of the newly announced pledge.
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A Continuing Saga: Ending Abortion Restrictions in States with Constitutional Protections
Policy WatchThis policy watch provides an update on the status of abortion restrictions in states that passed a constitutional amendment protecting abortion, or where a state court previously interpreted the state constitution as protecting abortion access.
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5 Key Facts About Medicaid and Veterans
Issue BriefMedicaid 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.
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Health and Health Care Experiences of Immigrants: The 2023 KFF/LA Times Survey of Immigrants
Issue BriefThis report provides new data on health and health care experiences of immigrant adults ages 18 and over in the U.S., including by immigration status, income, race and ethnicity, and other factors. It stems from a KFF-Los Angeles Times partnership survey, the largest and most representative survey focused on immigrants living in the U.S.
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Key Facts on Health Coverage of Immigrants
Fact SheetThis fact sheet provides an overview of health coverage for immigrants based on data from the 2023 KFF/LA Times Survey of Immigrants, the largest nationally representative survey focused on immigrants and discusses potential implications of incoming Trump administration policies for coverage of immigrants.
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Understanding Mergers Between Hospitals and Health Systems in Different Markets
Issue BriefThis brief explains the role and implications of cross-market mergers between hospitals and health systems that operate in different regions and describes the approaches that government antitrust agencies have taken in reviewing these types of transactions.
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Recent Changes in Medicaid Financing in Puerto Rico and Other U.S. Territories
Issue BriefThe U.S territories – American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) – have faced longstanding fiscal and health challenges exacerbated by recent emergencies. This issue brief provides background on how Medicaid financing differs between U.S. territories and states and what these differences mean for funding as well as health care coverage and access.