A Brief History of the Affordable Care Act
With Election Day just over a month away, here is a timeline of significant ACA moments.
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Over-the-Counter Oral Contraceptive Pills
Issue BriefOral contraceptives are the most commonly used method of reversible contraception in the U.S. In July 2023, the FDA approved Opill, the first daily oral contraceptive pill to become available over the counter (OTC) without a doctor’s prescription. This issue brief provides an overview of OTC oral contraceptives and laws and policies related to insurance coverage.
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Emergency Room Requirements to Offer Emergency Contraception Services to Sexual Assault Survivors
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2024 Women’s Health Survey
FeatureThe 2024 KFF Women’s Health Survey (WHS) is the latest in a series of nationally representative surveys on women’s health conducted by KFF since 2001. The survey’s objective is to track and document women’s experiences and knowledge related to health and well-being.
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DMPA Contraceptive Injection: Use and Coverage
Fact SheetThis factsheet provides an overview of the types of contraceptive injection, use, awareness, availability, and insurance coverage of the injection in the U.S.
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The Right to Contraception: State and Federal Actions, Misinformation, and the Courts
Issue BriefThis issue brief explains how misinformation about contraceptives and how pregnancy is defined in state abortion bans may impact contraceptive access, and outlines the legal protections some states have established to affirm the right to obtain contraceptives.
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Coverage of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services in Medicare
Issue BriefThis brief describes Medicare coverage of sexual and reproductive health services, including contraception, and compares that coverage with private insurance plans and Medicaid. These benefits are particularly relevant to nearly 1 million women of reproductive age (20-49) who are eligible for Medicare due to having a long-term disability.
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Could the Comstock Act Be Used to Limit Abortion Access Nationwide?
News ReleaseIn a new brief, KFF examines how the Comstock Act, an 1873 anti-vice law banning the mailing of obscene matter and articles, could be used by an anti-abortion presidential administration to sharply restrict the availability of abortion nationwide.
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Oral Contraceptive Pills: Access and Availability
Issue BriefThis 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.