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How Will the Reconciliation Law Affect State Uninsured Rates?

Estimates of Federal Medicaid Spending Cuts Across States

CMS Phasing Out State Medicaid Workforce Initiatives

How Much and Why ACA Marketplace Premiums Are Going Up in 2026

A Look at Recent Changes to State Vaccine Requirements for School Children

Routine vaccination rates for kindergarten children have declined since the COVID-19 pandemic began, while exemptions from school vaccination requirements, particularly non-medical exemptions, have increased. This policy watch examines state-by-state school vaccine requirements and exemptions, including recent policy changes to them and the extent to which they may affect vaccination rates going forward.

State Health Facts

More than 800 state-level health indicators can be mapped, ranked, and downloaded

Medicaid State Fact Sheets

Key data for Medicaid use in every state, including current coverage, access, and financing

Tracking State Policy

Waiver Tracker: State Policy Approaches to Medicaid

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The Status of Abortion Bans, by State

Immigrants’ Access to State-Funded Health Coverage

Tracker: State Policy Restrictions on Gender Affirming Care

State by State Data

Explore the latest national and state-specific data and policies on women’s health, including health status, insurance coverage, use of preventive services, and more.

Most "dual-eligible" individuals (8.9 million in 2024) are eligible for Medicaid benefits that are not otherwise covered by Medicare, including long-term care.

More than 800 up-to-date, state-level health indicators can be mapped, ranked, and downloaded.