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Responding to Federal Medicaid Reductions: Which States Are Most at Risk?

May 2, 2025

Issue Brief

A new KFF analysis examines a range of measures that may make it harder for states to respond to possible federal Medicaid cuts and finds that six states (Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, South Carolina, and West Virginia) rank in the top five for multiple risk categories. Across four broad categories of measures that could affect demand for Medicaid and states’ abilities to raise revenue or reduce spending—population demographic characteristics, health status of Medicaid enrollees,…

Potential Implications of Immigration Restrictions on the U.S. Agricultural Workforce

Apr 25, 2025

Issue Brief

Using data from the 2022 National Agricultural Workers Survey (NAWS), this issue brief examines key characteristics of agricultural workers, including their citizenship status, health coverage, and access to health care. The Trump administration’s restrictive immigration policies may compound health challenges and risks this groups faces and have negative impacts on the cost and availability of food.

5 Key Facts About Children with Special Health Care Needs and Medicaid

Apr 18, 2025

Issue Brief

Amid debates about proposed cuts to federal Medicaid spending, this brief analyzes key characteristics of children with special health care needs and explores how Medicaid provides them with coverage.

10 Things to Know About Rural Hospitals

Apr 16, 2025

Issue Brief

This brief explores data about rural hospitals’ financial health and stability at a time when Congress is considering potential federal budget cuts. It examines the prevalence of rural hospitals, their characteristics and finances, federal support for these facilities, and the potential impact of reductions in Medicaid and Medicare spending that are under consideration.

What’s at Stake in the Supreme Court Case Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic?

Apr 1, 2025

Issue Brief

In this brief, we describe Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, the Medicaid policies underlying it, and potential implications for Medicaid beneficiaries’ access to reproductive health services.

5 Key Facts About Medicaid Coverage for People with HIV

Apr 1, 2025

Issue Brief

This brief provides 5 key facts about the role Medicaid plays in delivering care to and financing care for people with HIV.

New Rule Proposes Changes to ACA Coverage of Gender-Affirming Care, Potentially Increasing Costs for Consumers

Mar 24, 2025

Issue Brief

This brief examines a proposed rule that seeks to change how ACA plans would cover gender affirming care services. If finalized the rule could lead insurers to drop coverage or shift costs to individuals and states, making access to gender affirming care more difficult.

Why Most States Will Not Replace Federal Medicaid Cuts

Mar 21, 2025

From Drew Altman

In his latest Beyond the Data column, KFF’s President and CEO Drew Altman discusses how difficult it will be for states to replace lost federal Medicaid funding should Congress make significant cuts.

Women’s Experiences with Preventive and Health Care Services: Findings from the 2024 KFF Women’s Health Survey

Mar 12, 2025

Issue Brief

This data note presents findings from the KFF Women’s Health Survey on women’s health status, access to health care services, and use of preventive health services.

The Debate Over Federal Medicaid Cuts: Perspectives of Medicaid Enrollees Who Voted for President Trump and Vice President Harris

Feb 25, 2025

Report

The Republican-led Congress is considering plans to cut Medicaid to help pay for tax cuts, with the House budget resolution targeting $880 billion or more in potential reductions to federal Medicaid spending. To better understand the experiences of Medicaid enrollees and their perceptions of potential changes to the program, KFF conducted five virtual focus groups in January, including three groups with participants who had voted for President Trump in the 2024 election and two groups…

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