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Caseworkers Coax Homeless People out of Las Vegas’ Tunnels for Treatment
LAS VEGAS — Case manager Bryon Johnson flashed a light into a dark tunnel beneath the glitz of the Las Vegas Strip on a recent [Read More…]
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Georgia’s Work Requirement Slows Processing of Applications for Medicaid, Food Stamps
ATLANTA — Deegant Adhvaryu completed his parents’ applications for Medicaid and food benefits in June. Then the waiting and frustration began. In July, his parents, [Read More…]
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How Much More Would People Pay in Premiums if the ACA’s Enhanced Subsidies Expired?
With the enhanced subsidies for enrollees in ACA Marketplace plans set to expire at the end of 2025, this calculator illustrates how much out-of-pocket premiums [Read More…]
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In Vermont, Where Almost Everyone Has Insurance, Many Can’t Find or Afford Care
RICHMOND, Vt. — On a warm autumn morning, Roger Brown walked through a grove of towering trees whose sap fuels his maple syrup business. He [Read More…]
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Ten Things to Watch for 2025 ACA Open Enrollment
This blog post details ten things to know about the 2025 open enrollment period.
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Health Insurance Marketplace Calculator
The Health Insurance Marketplace Calculator, updated with 2025 premium data, provides estimates of health insurance premiums and subsidies for people purchasing insurance on their own [Read More…]
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Explaining Health Care Reform: Questions About Health Insurance Subsidies
This brief provides an overview of the financial assistance provided under the ACA for people purchasing coverage on their own through health insurance Marketplaces (also [Read More…]
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Copay Adjustment Programs: What Are They and What Do They Mean for Consumers?
Drug makers sometimes offer copay coupons to lower consumers’ out-of-pocket costs for their brand-name prescriptions, though how private health plans treat those coupons can substantially [Read More…]
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Dependent Coverage for Young Adults in Employer-Sponsored Health Plans
Young adults, particularly those ages 18-25, are more likely to be covered as dependents than adults overall (72% vs. 32%). The Affordable Care Act (ACA) [Read More…]
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Gaps in Awareness of Insurance Requirements to Cover Preventive Services Among Women
KFF’s 2024 Women’s Health Survey finds that women aren’t fully aware that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires insurance plans to cover the full cost [Read More…]
