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Medicaid and CHIP Income Eligibility Limits for Pregnant Women as a Percent of the Federal Poverty Level
State Health Facts Indicatoreligibility Medicaid CHIP
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10 Things to Know About Medicaid
Issue BriefAt the start of 2025, many issues are at play that will affect Medicaid coverage, financing, and access to care. While Medicaid was not discussed much on the campaign trail, Congress may consider big changes as part of tax and spending debates and the Trump administration may make changes to Medicaid through executive actions. Amid the potential changes, this brief highlights ten key things to know about Medicaid.
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Medicaid Postpartum Coverage Extension Tracker
Issue BriefThis page tracks recent state actions to extend Medicaid postpartum coverage, including approved and pending 1115 waivers, legislation that will require the state to seek federal approval through a SPA or 1115 waiver, submitted and approved SPAs, and coverage financed solely with state funds.
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ACA Preventive Services at the Supreme Court
Quick TakeIf the Court rules in favor of Braidwood, private health insurers would no longer be required to cover, without cost sharing, certain preventive services recommended by USPTF after 2010 when the ACA was enacted.
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A New Reproductive Health Landscape? Possible Actions that Could be Undertaken During the Second Trump Administration
Issue BriefThis brief reviews some of the possible actions of the incoming Trump administration and new Congress based on campaign statements, policies implemented by the first Trump administration, and proposals forwarded by allied conservative think tanks and antiabortion advocacy groups.
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State Reported Efforts to Address Health Disparities: A 50 State Review
Issue BriefThis analysis focuses on current state efforts, many of which were implemented during or after 2020, to address health disparities and advance health equity based on a review of publicly available materials from all 50 states and DC. In addition, case study interviews were conducted with 14 stakeholders in three states (California, North Dakota, and Michigan) to increase understanding of the factors contributing to success of these state initiatives, lessons learned, and potential implications for other states.
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Harris v. Trump: Records and Positions on Reproductive Health
Issue BriefThis brief summarizes the positions, records, and potential priorities of the two major party candidates for the 2024 Presidential election on three major issues in women’s health policy – abortion, contraception, and maternal health.
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IVF as an Election and Policy Issue
Quick TakeWhile public support for IVF is high, Congress has been unable to agree even on the right to get IVF services. Agreement on coverage and funding seem even more out of reach
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KFF Tracker: U.S. Global Health Programs by Country and Region
Fact SheetThis resource provides an overview of where the U.S. operates bilateral global health programs by country and region.