Women’s Health Policy
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Contraception in the United States: A Closer Look at Experiences, Preferences, and Coverage
This report provides a close examination of reproductive age (18-49) females’ (including those who identify as women and other genders) experiences with contraception, insurance coverage, contraceptive preferences, and interactions with the health care system based on an analysis of the 2022 KFF Women’s Health Survey, a nationally representative survey of females ages 18-64 in the United States.
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Interest in Using Over-the-Counter Oral Contraceptive Pills: Findings from the 2022 KFF Women's Health Survey
This brief presents data from the 2022 KFF Women’s Health Survey about reproductive age (18-49) females’ preferences for an over-the-counter contraceptive pill.
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Explaining Litigation Challenging the ACA’s Preventive Services Requirements: Braidwood Management Inc. v. Becerra
This brief explains the Affordable Care Act’s preventive services coverage requirements, the basis of the Braidwood Management Inc. v. Becerra lawsuit, next steps in the litigation, and the potential implications.
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Medicaid Postpartum Coverage Extension Tracker
This 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.
Resources about the Title X National Family Planning Program
The Biden administration recently allocated an additional $6 million to clinics that provide free and subsidized family planning services under the Title X National Family Planning Program. Explore our resources about the Title X program, including an analysis highlighting state-level data on the status of Title X and a brief that explains key elements of the Biden Administration’s regulations.
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State Profiles for Women’s Health
Explore the latest national and state-specific data and policies on women’s health. Topics include health status, insurance and Medicaid coverage, use of preventive services, sexual health, maternal and infant health, and abortion policies. Many indicators provide state-level information for women of different racial and ethnic groups.
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Women’s Health Insurance Coverage
This factsheet reviews major sources of coverage for women residing in the U.S., discusses the impact of the ACA on women’s coverage, and the coverage challenges that many women continue to face. - Racial Equity and Health Policy
What are the Implications of the Overturning of Roe v. Wade for Racial Disparities?
This brief presents data on abortions by race/ethnicity and shows how overturning Roe v. Wade disproportionately impacts women of color seeking abortions.
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Medicaid Coverage for Women
This data note presents key data points describing the current state of the Medicaid program as it affects women.
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Women’s Health Indicators
Information on women’s health status, utilization of services, health insurance coverage, family planning and childbirth, and abortion statistics and policies. - Women’s Health Policy
Key Facts on Abortion in the United States
This report answers some key questions about abortion in the United States and presents data collected before the overturn of Roe v. Wade.
Latest from Kaiser Health News
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KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Medicaid Machinations
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Readers and Tweeters Decry Medical Billing Errors, Price-Gouging, and Barriers to Benefits
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‘An Arm and a Leg’: When Insurance Won’t Pay, Abortion Assistance Funds Step In
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Patient Mistrust and Poor Access Hamper Federal Efforts to Overhaul Family Planning