Total Monthly Medicaid & CHIP Enrollment and Pre-ACA Enrollment October 1, 2024 State Indicator Medicaid Enrollment, Monthly Medicaid Enrollment, total Medicaid enrollment
Over-the-Counter Oral Contraceptive Pills September 27, 2024 Issue Brief Oral 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.
Sexual and Reproductive Health Related Preventive Services for Adults Covered by the ACA September 24, 2024 Page Detailed information on sexual and reproductive health related preventive services that are covered under the ACA.
Immunizations for Adults Covered by the ACA September 24, 2024 Page Detailed information on immunizations for adults covered under the ACA.
Health Promotion Preventive Services for Adults Covered by the ACA September 24, 2024 Page Detailed information on clinical preventive services related to health promotion for adults covered under the ACA.
Chronic Condition Preventive Health Services for Adults Covered by the ACA September 24, 2024 Page Detailed information on preventive health services related to chronic conditions for adults covered under the ACA.
Cancer-Related Preventive Health Services for Adults Covered by the ACA September 24, 2024 Page Detailed information on cancer-related screening and preventive services covered under the ACA for adults.
Again, No Medicaid September 12, 2024 From Drew Altman In his latest column, KFF President and CEO Drew Altman explains why Medicaid, despite former President Donald Trump’s silence on the topic, warrants greater attention given the potential for drastic changes or cuts to it should Republicans win control in the election.
Medical Debt: The Canary in the Coal Mine for Health Care Affordability September 5, 2024 Perspective With Vice President Harris promising to address medical debt as part of her economic plan, KFF Executive Vice President for Health Policy Larry Levitt explores why it is a symptom of the broader problem of affordable health care and reviews recent efforts to address it in this JAMA Health Forum post.
A Look at State Efforts to Ban Cellphones in Schools and Implications for Youth Mental Health September 5, 2024 Issue Brief Education leaders and policymakers are turning to cellphone bans in schools to help address youth mental health concerns and improve learning, an idea that has largely received bipartisan support. Cellphone ban legislation has had a resurgence following advisories from the U.S. Surgeon General on youth mental health and the impacts of social media. Research on the effectiveness of these bans, however, is limited, and challenges with implementation and enforcement remain.