Women’s Health Policy

New & noteworthy

Insurance Coverage of OTC Oral Contraceptives: Lessons from the Field

This report discusses challenges and successes in coverage under private health insurance and Medicaid and reviews policy options for operationalizing insurance coverage of non-prescribed over-the-counter contraception such as Opill.
Opioid Use Disorder and Treatment Among Pregnant and Postpartum Medicaid Enrollees

This brief examines opioid use disorder diagnoses and medication treatment for opioid use disorders in the prenatal and postpartum period among people with a Medicaid-covered delivery in 2017-2018.
LGBT+ People’s Health Status and Access to Care

This report, based on a nationally representative 2022 KFF survey, provides an analysis of the health experiences of self-identified LGBT+ adults in the U.S. compared to their non-LGBT+ counterparts.
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.

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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.

The essentials

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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.
Women’s Health Policy
Medicaid Coverage for Women
This data note presents key data points describing the current state of the Medicaid program as it affects women.
State health facts
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.