Drishti Pillai, PhD, MPH
@drishp.bsky.social
Associate Director, Racial Equity & Health Policy; Director, Immigrant Health Policy @KFF.org
PhD from George Washington University
MPH from Emory University
BS from The Ohio State University
PhD from George Washington University
MPH from Emory University
BS from The Ohio State University
Full @kff.org analysis here: www.kff.org/immigrant-he...
This analysis builds on some great reporting by @kffhealthnews.org who first shared details of the new State Dept. guidance: kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
This analysis builds on some great reporting by @kffhealthnews.org who first shared details of the new State Dept. guidance: kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
Immigrants With Health Conditions May Be Denied Visas Under New Trump Administration Guidance - KFF Health News
The Trump administration has directed visa officers to consider common health ailments, including obesity and diabetes, when would-be immigrants seek visas to enter the U.S.
kffhealthnews.org
November 25, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Full @kff.org analysis here: www.kff.org/immigrant-he...
This analysis builds on some great reporting by @kffhealthnews.org who first shared details of the new State Dept. guidance: kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
This analysis builds on some great reporting by @kffhealthnews.org who first shared details of the new State Dept. guidance: kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
Four in ten immigrants, including half who are lawfully present, worry about detention/deportation and say that these worries have impacted their health and well-being. Further, 44% of immigrant voters say Trump admin's immigration policies have had a major impact on who they support @kff.org
November 18, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Four in ten immigrants, including half who are lawfully present, worry about detention/deportation and say that these worries have impacted their health and well-being. Further, 44% of immigrant voters say Trump admin's immigration policies have had a major impact on who they support @kff.org
Link to research study: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Immigrants’ Premium and Tax Payments for Health Care and the Costs of Their Care
This cross-sectional study uses data from the Medical Expenditures Panel Survey and the Current Population Survey to assess immigrants’ net financial contributions to the US health care system.
jamanetwork.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Link to research study: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Reposted by Drishti Pillai, PhD, MPH
The Washington Post has reported that premiums charged by ACA insurers for benchmark plans will increase an average of 30% in 2026. But that’s NOT the increase most ACA enrollees will see. Their out-of-pocket premiums will increase by much more if enhanced tax credits expire.
October 27, 2025 at 2:39 PM
The Washington Post has reported that premiums charged by ACA insurers for benchmark plans will increase an average of 30% in 2026. But that’s NOT the increase most ACA enrollees will see. Their out-of-pocket premiums will increase by much more if enhanced tax credits expire.