Analysis Estimates 5.1 Million People Fall into the Affordable Care Act’s “Family Glitch”
A new KFF analysis estimates 5.1 million people nationally fall into the Affordable Care Act’s “family glitch” that occurs when…
The ACA Family Glitch and Affordability of Employer Coverage
Financial assistance to buy health insurance on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplaces is primarily available for people who cannot…
KFF/The Washington Post Frontline Health Care Workers Survey
This partnership survey from the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) and The Washington Post examines the experiences and attitudes of frontline…
Sources of Payment for Uncompensated Care for the Uninsured
Summary Uncompensated care costs for the nation’s uninsured averaged $42.4 billion per year in the 2015-2017 time period. While substantial,…
Declines in Uncompensated Care Costs for The Uninsured under the ACA and Implications of Recent Growth in the Uninsured Rate
Summary The increase in the uninsured rate in recent years, as well as loss of coverage during the pandemic, has…
KFF/Post Survey Reveals the Serious Mental Health Challenges Facing Frontline Health Care Workers a Year into the COVID-19 Pandemic
More than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, a majority of frontline health care workers say the crisis is taking…
KHN and Guardian US Win Batten Medal for “Lost on the Frontline”
The News Leaders Association (NLA) awarded KFF’s Kaiser Health News (KHN) and Guardian US the 2021 Batten Medal for Coverage…
Why Doctors and Nurses Can Be Vital Vaccine Messengers
A shorter version of this column has been published by Axios. “Your doctor and your nurse trusts the COVID-19 vaccine;…
A Snapshot of Sources of Coverage Among Medicare Beneficiaries in 2018
More than 62 million people, including 54 million older adults and 8 million younger adults with disabilities, rely on Medicare…
COVID-19 Risks and Vaccine Access for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness: Key Issues to Consider
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, people experiencing homelessness have faced a unique set of challenges in protecting themselves and their families…