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KFF graphic featuring a quote from Ashley Kirzinger, KFF’s Director of Survey Methodology; Associate Director for Public Opinion and Survey Research. It says, “The debate over these enhanced tax credits can be seen as a proxy for the broader public’s concerns about health care affordability which may be why the public is largely in favor of extending these subsidies – even as overall views of the ACA are still very polarized.”

⚡ KFF’s @ashleykirzinger.bsky.social breaks down KFF polling showing broad public support for extending the enhanced ACA premium tax credits — and what’s likely driving that rare agreement across party lines. #QuickTake https://on.kff.org/4n3Gjox

5 Key Facts About Medicaid Coverage for People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) | KFF Among the estimated 8 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), over three million have Medicaid coverage.

#Medicaid is a major source of coverage for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities - see @kff.org new brief with 5 key facts: www.kff.org/medicaid/5-k...

The Impact of H.R. 1 on Two Medicaid Eligibility Rules | KFF This issue brief describes the impact of H.R.1's 10-year delay in implementing provisions in two Medicaid eligibility rules that would have reduced red tape. The delayed rules are projected to decreas...

HR 1 includes a 10-year moratorium on implementation or enforcement of provisions in two #Medicaid rules finalized that would have reduced admin burdens to make it easier for people to enroll in and maintain Medicaid and CHIP coverage. See what provisions are affected: www.kff.org/medicaid/the...

New from CBO:

Extending enhanced ACA premium tax credits, due to expire at the end of this year, would prevent 3.8 million more people from becoming uninsured.

It would cost $350 billion over 10 years.
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15 years after it passed, we're still debating Obamacare.
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Potential Storylines From Trump-Era Health Care Cuts This JAMA Forum discusses the ramifications of the Republican tax and spending law and presents storylines that may be used in the next season of the television show The Pitt to illustrate these healt...

Thanks @larrylevitt.bsky.social for highlighting some potential real-life stories of what could happen because of cuts to Medicaid and the ACA. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Quote on a green background by Larry Levitt, KFF Senior Vice President for Health Policy. It says, "Even though the cuts to Medicaid and the ACA will likely lead to millions of people losing their health coverage, many of the changes are highly technical and will take years to play out. In the meantime, shows like The Pitt could play a role in making the coming changes to health care tangible by using entertainment to educate people about health care policy."

An uninsured Uber driver with cancer who dropped their ACA coverage due to cost.
An ill construction worker who lost Medicaid due to work requirements.

Just 2 of @larrylevitt.bsky.social’s potential stories for #ThePitt based on federal health cuts: https://on.kff.org/4mWIiLY

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

FL's recent announcement of plans to eliminate school vaccination requirements would make them the first and only state to do so.

Our NEW @kff.org piece examines school vaccine requirements (and exemptions to requirements) and recent changes across the states: www.kff.org/state-health...

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

Amid declining vaccine rates for children, check out new @kff.org brief examining recent state policy changes to school vaccine requirements. www.kff.org/state-health...

KFF graphic for Health Wonk Shop event on September 11 at 12 PM ET, discussing "How Will States Implement Medicaid Work Requirements?"

Four experts, including two state Medicaid directors, will join Health Wonk Shop series moderator @larrylevitt.bsky.social for a discussion on how states will go about implementing the new Medicaid work requirements.

RSVP to join the discussion tomorrow at noon ET: https://on.kff.org/4pcnFwV

@kff.org polling shows that half or adults in rural areas say there are not enough primary care doctors www.kff.org/medicaid/kff...

How Might Federal Medicaid Cuts in the Enacted Reconciliation Package Affect Rural Areas? | KFF Under the reconciliation package, federal Medicaid spending in rural areas is estimated to decline by $137 billion, more than the $50 billion appropriated for the rural health fund.

Federal reductions in #Medicaid from the reconciliation law exceed new funding in the Rural Health Transformation Fund. www.kff.org/medicaid/how...

5 Key Facts About Medicaid Coverage for People Living in Rural Areas | KFF This brief presents five key facts about Medicaid coverage among individuals living in rural areas. It draws on recent data to describe enrollment patterns, differences by state Medicaid expansion sta...

One in 4 people in rural areas are covered by #Medicaid. www.kff.org/medicaid/5-k...

Thank you @punchbowlnews.bsky.social for the invitation to share @kff.org data about #Medicaid and #ruralhealth on a panel with Emily Holubowich, American Heart Association; Dr. Torey Mack, Children’s Hospital Association; and Dr. Julie Yaroch, ProMedica Charles & Virginia Hickman Hospital

A graphic from KFF featuring a quote by Jennifer Tolbert, Director of State Health Policy and Data, Deputy Director Program on Medicaid & Uninsured, KFF. The quote reads: “While robust Marketplace enrollment helped keep the uninsured rate low in 2024, the expiration of the enhanced premium tax credits for Marketplace enrollees, which will happen at the end of 2025 unless Congress acts to extend them, will increase the number of people without health insurance.”

While the uninsured rate held steady at 8.0% in 2024, the pending expiration of enhanced ACA premium tax credits & changes to Medicaid and the Marketplaces in the reconciliation law are expected to boost the number of uninsured people in the coming years. https://on.kff.org/4nsJ0kc

5 Key Facts about Medicaid’s Share of National Health Spending | KFF To provide historical context for how changes to Medicaid spending may impact national health spending trends, this brief explores how Medicaid spending contributes to national health spending and how...

To provide historical context for how changes to #Medicaid spending may impact national health spending trends, @kff.org brief explores how Medicaid spending has contributed to national health spending trends and how different service areas contribute to Medicaid costs. www.kff.org/medicaid/5-k...

New @kff.org brief examines data about homelessness - rates are going up: www.kff.org/medicaid/fiv...

State Vaccine Requirements for Children | KFF State Health Facts State level data on State Vaccine Requirements for Children from KFF, the leading health policy organization in the U.S.

@kff.org also has an indicator highlighting state vaccine requirements for children. www.kff.org/state-health...

Vaccination Exemption Rates Among Kindergartners | KFF State Health Facts State level data on Vaccination Exemption Rates Among Kindergartners from KFF, the leading health policy organization in the U.S.

Lots of attention on vaccines - want to understand state data about exemption rates for kindergartners - see @kff.org State Health Facts: www.kff.org/state-health...

@kff.org recently put out a brief highlighting many operational and implementation questions about #Medicaid work requirements - good opportunity to potentially hear early insights from states and CMS. www.kff.org/medicaid/a-c...

How Will States Implement Medicaid Work Requirements? | KFF Four experts, including two state Medicaid directors, will join Health Wonk Shop series moderator Larry Levitt in an hour-long discussion of how states will go about implementing the new Medicaid work...

Still time to sign for a @kff.org Wonkshop about #Medicaid and work requirements: www.kff.org/event/how-wi...

Yesterday's HHS mRNA announcement will likely just add to the ongoing confusion and partisan divide on mRNA technology www.kff.org/quick-take/h...

Kindergarten Routine Vaccination Rates Continue to Decline | KFF This issue brief provides an update on the latest trends in kindergarten children's routine vaccination and exemption rates. Over three-quarters (39) of states had measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)vaccina...

As kids get ready to head back to school - routine vaccination rates for kindergarten children continue to decline in the U.S., while exemptions from school vaccination requirements, particularly non-medical exemptions, have increased. www.kff.org/medicaid/iss...

Health Provisions in the 2025 Federal Budget Reconciliation Law | KFF On July 4, President Trump signed the budget reconciliation bill, previously known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” into law. This summary provides background, description, budgetary impact and re...

@kff.org also posted a detailed summary of the new law: www.kff.org/medicaid/iss...

Sorting Out Covid Vaccine Confusion: New and Conflicting Federal Policies Raise Questions - KFF Health News Should you get vaccinated? Will your insurer pay for it? And will you still be able to find a vaccine? KFF Health News tries to sort out where things stand.

If you want a covid shot this fall, you may have to pay for it. Check with your employer or insurer before rolling up your sleeve. kffhealthnews.org/news/article...

Implementation Dates for 2025 Budget Reconciliation Law | KFF This searchable timeline shows the implementation date for the health care provisions included in the 2025 federal budget reconciliation law. previously known as "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." It inclu...

Trying to keep track of when all of the provisions in the final reconciliation package go into effect - we have you covered - check out new @kff.org timeline: www.kff.org/implementati...

As the job market stalls, remember that a major piece of the Republican tax and spending law that just passed is a work requirement for Medicaid enrollees.

Medicaid 101 | KFF This Health Policy 101 chapter explores Medicaid, the primary U.S. program providing comprehensive coverage of health care and long-term services and supports to nearly 90 million low-income people. O...

As the 60th anniversary of #Medicaid approaches - be sure to check out the Medicaid chapter in Health Policy 101 - particularly how the program has evolved over time. www.kff.org/health-polic...

Two-thirds (65%) of #Medicaid enrollees say the tax and budget bill will hurt them and their families, while just under one in ten (18%) believe it will help.https://www.kff.org/medicaid/poll-finding/kff-health-tracking-poll-public-views-on-recent-tax-and-budget-legislation/

Among #Medicaid enrollees under age 65 – a group that is most likely to be impacted by the health provisions of the reconciliation law, 7 in 10 (69%) view the bill unfavorably. www.kff.org/medicaid/pol...