We’ve Never Seen Health Care Cuts This Big
In this July 1 column for The New York Times Opinion section, KFF Executive Vice President for Health Policy Larry…
How Affordability of Employer Coverage Varies by Family Income
This analysis looks at the share of family income people with employer-based coverage pay toward their premiums and out-of-pocket payments…
Pending Changes to Marketplace Plans Could Increase Cost Sharing for Consumers
This brief looks at changes to Marketplace plans recently finalized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that…
Poll: Public Views “Big Beautiful Bill” Unfavorably by Nearly a 2-1 Margin; Democrats, Independents and Non-MAGA Republicans Oppose It, While MAGA Supporters Favor It; Favorability Erodes When People Hear About Possible Health Impacts
Medicaid Work Requirements Are Generally Popular, But Arguments Can Shift Views Nearly two-thirds (64%) of the public holds unfavorable views…
Make American Health Care Affordable Again
In this JAMA Health Forum column, Larry Levitt highlights how the Make America Healthy Again agenda aimed at chronic disease…
The Performance of the Federal Independent Dispute Resolution Process through Mid-2024
The No Surprises Act, which was signed into law by President Trump during his first term and took effect in…
Expansions to Health Savings Accounts in House Budget Reconciliation: Unpacking the Provisions and Costs to Taxpayers
The House budget reconciliation bill contains various expansions to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). This policy watch explains what HSAs are,…
Deductibles in ACA Marketplace Plans, 2014-2025
This analysis documents average deductibles for Affordable Care Act Marketplace plans available on Healthcare.gov in 2025 for all metal tiers,…
Marketplace Enrollees with Unpredictable Incomes Could Face Bigger Penalties Under House Reconciliation Bill Provision
This analysis illustrates how provisions included in the House budget reconciliation bill could expose Marketplace enrollees with unpredictable incomes to…
How Will the 2025 Budget Reconciliation Affect the ACA, Medicaid, and the Uninsured Rate?
This analysis details the number of people who would become uninsured from policy changes in the ACA Marketplace and Medicaid.…