KFF
@kff.org
The independent source for health policy research, polling, and news.
Without the ACA’s enhanced premium tax credits, some Marketplace enrollees are choosing between plans that charge higher premium payments and plans with higher deductibles.
More on the tradeoffs ACA enrollees face here: https://on.kff.org/3LHauVX
More on the tradeoffs ACA enrollees face here: https://on.kff.org/3LHauVX
Higher Premium Payments or Higher Deductibles: The Tradeoffs ACA Enrollees Face - Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits expired on January 1st, 2026, causing premium payments to increase significantly for many Americans enrolled in ACA exchange plans. The Congr...
on.kff.org
January 16, 2026 at 9:53 PM
Without the ACA’s enhanced premium tax credits, some Marketplace enrollees are choosing between plans that charge higher premium payments and plans with higher deductibles.
More on the tradeoffs ACA enrollees face here: https://on.kff.org/3LHauVX
More on the tradeoffs ACA enrollees face here: https://on.kff.org/3LHauVX
KFF’s survey of Medicaid officials found 16 state Medicaid programs covered GLP-1s for obesity treatment as of October 2025.
Since then, four states (CA, NH, PA, SC) have ended coverage and NC has reinstated coverage after dropping it: https://on.kff.org/4jJQBdr
Since then, four states (CA, NH, PA, SC) have ended coverage and NC has reinstated coverage after dropping it: https://on.kff.org/4jJQBdr
January 16, 2026 at 9:10 PM
KFF’s survey of Medicaid officials found 16 state Medicaid programs covered GLP-1s for obesity treatment as of October 2025.
Since then, four states (CA, NH, PA, SC) have ended coverage and NC has reinstated coverage after dropping it: https://on.kff.org/4jJQBdr
Since then, four states (CA, NH, PA, SC) have ended coverage and NC has reinstated coverage after dropping it: https://on.kff.org/4jJQBdr
While Jan. 15 was the last day of ACA Open Enrollment in most states, Marketplace enrollees in some states have more time to make plan choices: https://on.kff.org/3LM2Byu
January 16, 2026 at 8:26 PM
While Jan. 15 was the last day of ACA Open Enrollment in most states, Marketplace enrollees in some states have more time to make plan choices: https://on.kff.org/3LM2Byu
⚡ KFF’s Audrey Kearney explains how a hearing framed as an inquiry into safety concerns has the potential to affect public understanding of medical care and policy debates. #QuickTake https://on.kff.org/3YEBmc7
January 16, 2026 at 6:16 PM
⚡ KFF’s Audrey Kearney explains how a hearing framed as an inquiry into safety concerns has the potential to affect public understanding of medical care and policy debates. #QuickTake https://on.kff.org/3YEBmc7
Reposted by KFF
We have been trying to analyze the Trump health “plan” but I worry that unless Congress puts something real together we are analyzing air. Big Q’s such as are pre-x protected are impossible to answer from their Fact Sheet. What we do know: it partly captured a news cycle.
January 16, 2026 at 5:01 PM
We have been trying to analyze the Trump health “plan” but I worry that unless Congress puts something real together we are analyzing air. Big Q’s such as are pre-x protected are impossible to answer from their Fact Sheet. What we do know: it partly captured a news cycle.
⚡ KFF’s @jcubanski.bsky.social explains that key details are missing from President Trump’s proposal to codify the most-favored-nation deals as part of his new “Great Healthcare Plan.” #QuickTake https://on.kff.org/4bx07hW
January 16, 2026 at 2:11 PM
⚡ KFF’s @jcubanski.bsky.social explains that key details are missing from President Trump’s proposal to codify the most-favored-nation deals as part of his new “Great Healthcare Plan.” #QuickTake https://on.kff.org/4bx07hW
⚡ KFF’s @cynthiaccox.bsky.social explains that the health care framework announced by President Trump leaves open key questions. #QuickTake https://on.kff.org/4qvjo88
January 16, 2026 at 1:59 PM
⚡ KFF’s @cynthiaccox.bsky.social explains that the health care framework announced by President Trump leaves open key questions. #QuickTake https://on.kff.org/4qvjo88
Reposted by KFF
President Trump’s “Great Healthcare Plan” includes some ideas with bipartisan support, like more price transparency and regulating pharmacy benefit mangers. But, they’re wrapped in partisan proposals that would undermine the ACA.
January 15, 2026 at 6:36 PM
President Trump’s “Great Healthcare Plan” includes some ideas with bipartisan support, like more price transparency and regulating pharmacy benefit mangers. But, they’re wrapped in partisan proposals that would undermine the ACA.
Reposted by KFF
President Trump does not seem to be warming to the idea of extending the enhanced ACA premium tax credits, and instead is pushing to undermine the ACA itself.
January 15, 2026 at 6:01 PM
President Trump does not seem to be warming to the idea of extending the enhanced ACA premium tax credits, and instead is pushing to undermine the ACA itself.
Reposted by KFF
It looks like Trump’s “buy your own insurance“ plan would largely do away with pre-x protections and the Marketplaces, but not insurance companies he doesn’t like who would still provide most of the coverage.
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Calls on Congress to Enact The Great Healthcare Plan
CALLING ON CONGRESS TO LOWER HEALTHCARE COSTS: Today, President Donald J. Trump called on Congress to enact the Great Healthcare Plan, a comprehensive
www.whitehouse.gov
January 15, 2026 at 5:44 PM
It looks like Trump’s “buy your own insurance“ plan would largely do away with pre-x protections and the Marketplaces, but not insurance companies he doesn’t like who would still provide most of the coverage.
Reposted by KFF
President Trump is suggesting here that people could use government subsidies to buy insurance that doesn’t comply with ACA rules, including coverage of pre-existing conditions. That could lower costs for healthy people, but send the ACA marketplace into a death spiral.
January 15, 2026 at 5:10 PM
President Trump is suggesting here that people could use government subsidies to buy insurance that doesn’t comply with ACA rules, including coverage of pre-existing conditions. That could lower costs for healthy people, but send the ACA marketplace into a death spiral.
Would you prefer a health plan with higher premium payments or higher deductibles?
Many ACA Marketplace enrollees have until Thursday, Jan. 15 to choose between the tradeoffs of silver and bronze plans: https://on.kff.org/3LHauVX
Many ACA Marketplace enrollees have until Thursday, Jan. 15 to choose between the tradeoffs of silver and bronze plans: https://on.kff.org/3LHauVX
January 14, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Would you prefer a health plan with higher premium payments or higher deductibles?
Many ACA Marketplace enrollees have until Thursday, Jan. 15 to choose between the tradeoffs of silver and bronze plans: https://on.kff.org/3LHauVX
Many ACA Marketplace enrollees have until Thursday, Jan. 15 to choose between the tradeoffs of silver and bronze plans: https://on.kff.org/3LHauVX
ACA Open Enrollment ends on January 15 in most states.
Learn about the tradeoffs Marketplace enrollees must consider as they decide whether to keep their current plan or switch to a new one: https://on.kff.org/3LHauVX
Learn about the tradeoffs Marketplace enrollees must consider as they decide whether to keep their current plan or switch to a new one: https://on.kff.org/3LHauVX
January 14, 2026 at 7:24 PM
ACA Open Enrollment ends on January 15 in most states.
Learn about the tradeoffs Marketplace enrollees must consider as they decide whether to keep their current plan or switch to a new one: https://on.kff.org/3LHauVX
Learn about the tradeoffs Marketplace enrollees must consider as they decide whether to keep their current plan or switch to a new one: https://on.kff.org/3LHauVX
As the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee meets this morning to debate federal regulation of abortion pills, review our medication abortion factsheet to learn more about how the pills are used and regulated currently. https://on.kff.org/4gGZfrG
The Availability and Use of Medication Abortion | KFF
This factsheet provides an overview of medication abortion, with a focus on federal and state regulations pertaining to its provision and coverage, and the role of the drug in self-managed abortions.
on.kff.org
January 14, 2026 at 4:28 PM
As the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee meets this morning to debate federal regulation of abortion pills, review our medication abortion factsheet to learn more about how the pills are used and regulated currently. https://on.kff.org/4gGZfrG
⚡ The updated federal alcohol guidelines simply advise adults to “consume less for better overall health” without specifying limits.
KFF’s Heather Saunders explains why this change could signal a renewed rise in alcohol-related deaths. #QuickTake https://on.kff.org/49i58cM
KFF’s Heather Saunders explains why this change could signal a renewed rise in alcohol-related deaths. #QuickTake https://on.kff.org/49i58cM
January 13, 2026 at 6:46 PM
⚡ The updated federal alcohol guidelines simply advise adults to “consume less for better overall health” without specifying limits.
KFF’s Heather Saunders explains why this change could signal a renewed rise in alcohol-related deaths. #QuickTake https://on.kff.org/49i58cM
KFF’s Heather Saunders explains why this change could signal a renewed rise in alcohol-related deaths. #QuickTake https://on.kff.org/49i58cM
ACA Marketplace open enrollment runs through Jan. 15 in most states.
For help navigating the many changes expected for plan year 2026, check out our collection of FAQs, calculator and other resources: https://on.kff.org/3NPfMfE
For help navigating the many changes expected for plan year 2026, check out our collection of FAQs, calculator and other resources: https://on.kff.org/3NPfMfE
Understanding the Health Insurance Marketplaces | KFF
These resources are for anyone shopping (or helping someone shop) for health coverage within the health insurance marketplaces created through the Affordable Care Act (also known as the ACA or Obamaca...
on.kff.org
January 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM
ACA Marketplace open enrollment runs through Jan. 15 in most states.
For help navigating the many changes expected for plan year 2026, check out our collection of FAQs, calculator and other resources: https://on.kff.org/3NPfMfE
For help navigating the many changes expected for plan year 2026, check out our collection of FAQs, calculator and other resources: https://on.kff.org/3NPfMfE
⚡ KFF’s Jared Ortaliza explains why it will likely be several more months before there’s a more complete picture of the state of ACA Marketplace enrollment. #QuickTakes https://on.kff.org/4qQlwXS
January 13, 2026 at 12:10 AM
⚡ KFF’s Jared Ortaliza explains why it will likely be several more months before there’s a more complete picture of the state of ACA Marketplace enrollment. #QuickTakes https://on.kff.org/4qQlwXS
While states ultimately determine which vaccines are recommended for children and required for school entry, the federal government has major influence over vaccine policy and access.
Get the details in our policy watch: https://on.kff.org/4syReKU
Get the details in our policy watch: https://on.kff.org/4syReKU
January 12, 2026 at 7:08 PM
While states ultimately determine which vaccines are recommended for children and required for school entry, the federal government has major influence over vaccine policy and access.
Get the details in our policy watch: https://on.kff.org/4syReKU
Get the details in our policy watch: https://on.kff.org/4syReKU
Our experts examine 11 states’ efforts to fill funding gaps created by the 2025 federal budget reconciliation law which blocks federal Medicaid payments to certain abortion providers and cuts off funding for all services — including primary care.
More ⤵️ https://on.kff.org/4qmsNis
More ⤵️ https://on.kff.org/4qmsNis
Filling in the Gap in Federal Medicaid Funding to Planned Parenthood: State Responses | KFF
This brief examines efforts in 11 states to fill in funding gaps created by the 2025 federal budget reconciliation law, which prohibits federal Medicaid funding for reproductive-health care services p...
on.kff.org
January 12, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Our experts examine 11 states’ efforts to fill funding gaps created by the 2025 federal budget reconciliation law which blocks federal Medicaid payments to certain abortion providers and cuts off funding for all services — including primary care.
More ⤵️ https://on.kff.org/4qmsNis
More ⤵️ https://on.kff.org/4qmsNis
Amid U.S. children’s declining vaccine rates and recent vaccine policy changes, the end of Medicaid reporting requirements may hinder efforts to monitor and understand vaccination trends.
More on the implications here: https://on.kff.org/4qpGn4g
More on the implications here: https://on.kff.org/4qpGn4g
Trump Administration Drops Medicaid Vaccine Reporting Requirements | KFF
This policy watch describes recent Trump administration changes to Medicaid vaccine reporting requirements and explores what the end of state reporting requirements may mean for how the U.S. tracks ch...
on.kff.org
January 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Amid U.S. children’s declining vaccine rates and recent vaccine policy changes, the end of Medicaid reporting requirements may hinder efforts to monitor and understand vaccination trends.
More on the implications here: https://on.kff.org/4qpGn4g
More on the implications here: https://on.kff.org/4qpGn4g
While Planned Parenthood is blocked from receiving federal Medicaid reimbursements, 11 states have committed to filling in funding gaps.
States’ responses range from agreeing to cover the full cost to allocating a specific amount of state funds for the year.
Details: https://on.kff.org/4qmsNis
States’ responses range from agreeing to cover the full cost to allocating a specific amount of state funds for the year.
Details: https://on.kff.org/4qmsNis
Filling in the Gap in Federal Medicaid Funding to Planned Parenthood: State Responses | KFF
This brief examines efforts in 11 states to fill in funding gaps created by the 2025 federal budget reconciliation law, which prohibits federal Medicaid funding for reproductive-health care services p...
on.kff.org
January 11, 2026 at 8:04 PM
While Planned Parenthood is blocked from receiving federal Medicaid reimbursements, 11 states have committed to filling in funding gaps.
States’ responses range from agreeing to cover the full cost to allocating a specific amount of state funds for the year.
Details: https://on.kff.org/4qmsNis
States’ responses range from agreeing to cover the full cost to allocating a specific amount of state funds for the year.
Details: https://on.kff.org/4qmsNis
The end of Medicaid and CHIP vaccine reporting requirements may make it more difficult for states to monitor and understand vaccination trends for many U.S. children.
More in our policy watch: https://on.kff.org/4qpGn4g
More in our policy watch: https://on.kff.org/4qpGn4g
Trump Administration Drops Medicaid Vaccine Reporting Requirements | KFF
This policy watch describes recent Trump administration changes to Medicaid vaccine reporting requirements and explores what the end of state reporting requirements may mean for how the U.S. tracks ch...
on.kff.org
January 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The end of Medicaid and CHIP vaccine reporting requirements may make it more difficult for states to monitor and understand vaccination trends for many U.S. children.
More in our policy watch: https://on.kff.org/4qpGn4g
More in our policy watch: https://on.kff.org/4qpGn4g
With the recent changes to the federal vaccine schedule for children, insurance coverage for childhood vaccines is not expected to change — although there is one exception related to the HPV vaccine.
Get the details in our policy watch: https://on.kff.org/4syReKU
Get the details in our policy watch: https://on.kff.org/4syReKU
The New Federal Vaccine Schedule for Children: What Changed and What Are the Implications? | KFF
This brief looks at newly announced changes by HHS to the pediatric vaccination schedule, which reduce the number of vaccines recommended for all children. Implications of these changes for childhood ...
on.kff.org
January 10, 2026 at 8:04 PM
With the recent changes to the federal vaccine schedule for children, insurance coverage for childhood vaccines is not expected to change — although there is one exception related to the HPV vaccine.
Get the details in our policy watch: https://on.kff.org/4syReKU
Get the details in our policy watch: https://on.kff.org/4syReKU
On Jan. 5, HHS announced major changes to the government’s recommended vaccination schedule for children.
In a new policy watch, we examine how these changes may affect people and public health in the U.S. Get the details: https://on.kff.org/4syReKU
In a new policy watch, we examine how these changes may affect people and public health in the U.S. Get the details: https://on.kff.org/4syReKU
January 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM
On Jan. 5, HHS announced major changes to the government’s recommended vaccination schedule for children.
In a new policy watch, we examine how these changes may affect people and public health in the U.S. Get the details: https://on.kff.org/4syReKU
In a new policy watch, we examine how these changes may affect people and public health in the U.S. Get the details: https://on.kff.org/4syReKU
Some states are trying to blunt the impact that the ACA’s expired enhanced premium tax credits will have on consumers by implementing their own state-funded subsidies and other programs aimed at stabilizing premium costs: https://on.kff.org/49zklVO
January 9, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Some states are trying to blunt the impact that the ACA’s expired enhanced premium tax credits will have on consumers by implementing their own state-funded subsidies and other programs aimed at stabilizing premium costs: https://on.kff.org/49zklVO