Women’s Health Policy
Harris v. Trump: Records and Positions on Reproductive Health
This 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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Over-the-Counter Oral Contraceptive Pills
This issue brief provides an overview of OTC oral contraceptives and laws and policies related to insurance coverage.
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Tracker: Abortion-Related State Constitutional Amendment Measures for the 2024 Election
This tracker shows which states abortion-related constitutional amendment measures are confirmed or under consideration for the 2024 election.
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The Right to Contraception: State and Federal Actions, Misinformation, and the Courts
This issue brief explains how misinformation about contraceptives and how pregnancy is defined in state abortion bans may impact contraceptive access, and outlines the legal protections some states have established to affirm the right to obtain contraceptives.
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Policy Tracker: Exceptions to State Abortion Bans and Early Gestational Limits
This tracker shows the status of exceptions to abortion bans and restrictions in the 20 states with restrictions.
Health Policy Issues in Women’s Health
Examine the core health coverage and access issues—shaped by federal and state policies—that affect women’s health today, including health coverage and costs, reproductive health services, maternal health, mental health, and intimate partner violence.
State Profiles of 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, 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 Dobbs Ruling for Racial Disparities?
This analysis examines the implications of the Dobbs decision and state restrictions on abortion coverage for racial disparities in access to care and health outcomes.
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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 News
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Abortion Emerges as Most Important Election Issue for Young Women, Poll Finds
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KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Yet Another Promise for Long-Term Care Coverage
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Catholic Hospital Offered Bucket, Towels to Woman It Denied an Abortion, California AG Said
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KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': The Health of the Campaign