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KFF @kff.org · 5d

⚡ 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

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.”

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Robin Rudowitz @robinr.bsky.social · 22d

#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...

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.

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Robin Rudowitz @robinr.bsky.social · 22d

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...

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...

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Larry Levitt @larrylevitt.bsky.social · 26d

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.
www.cbo.gov/publication/...

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Larry Levitt @larrylevitt.bsky.social · 27d

15 years after it passed, we're still debating Obamacare.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

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Robin Rudowitz @robinr.bsky.social · Sep 12

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...

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...

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KFF @kff.org · Sep 12

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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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."

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Liz Williams @liz-williams.bsky.social · Sep 12

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.

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Robin Rudowitz @robinr.bsky.social · Sep 12

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...

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.

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KFF @kff.org · Sep 10

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

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Robin Rudowitz @robinr.bsky.social · Sep 10

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

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Robin Rudowitz @robinr.bsky.social · Sep 10

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

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.

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Robin Rudowitz @robinr.bsky.social · Sep 10

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

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...

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Robin Rudowitz @robinr.bsky.social · Sep 10

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

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KFF @kff.org · Sep 10

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

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.”

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Robin Rudowitz @robinr.bsky.social · Sep 9

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...

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...

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Robin Rudowitz @robinr.bsky.social · Sep 9

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

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Robin Rudowitz @robinr.bsky.social · Sep 9

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

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.

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Robin Rudowitz @robinr.bsky.social · Sep 9

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...

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.

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Robin Rudowitz @robinr.bsky.social · Sep 9

@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...

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Robin Rudowitz @robinr.bsky.social · Sep 9

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

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...

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Ashley Kirzinger @ashleykirzinger.bsky.social · Aug 6

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...

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Robin Rudowitz @robinr.bsky.social · Aug 5

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...

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...

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Robin Rudowitz @robinr.bsky.social · Aug 4

@kff.org also posted a detailed summary of the new law: 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...

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KFF Health News @kffhealthnews.org · Aug 4

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...

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.

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