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The American Rescue Plan Contains an Evidence-Based Policy Win for New Mothers

If every state adopts the American Rescue Plan's postpartum extension, about 123,000 uninsured mothers could become newly eligible for Medicaid/CHIP coverage.

Health and Health Policy

Expanding Medicaid in Additional States Could Improve Insurance Coverage and Access to Care among Young Adults in Low-Income Households

To ensure more young adults are covered, policymakers could pursue three policy solutions.

Health and Health Policy

Expanding ACA Marketplace Premium Tax Credits Could Reduce Financial Hardship and Increase Health Insurance Coverage for Millions of Households

H.R. 369 could increase the number of people with health insurance and reduce health care–related financial burdens for those already enrolled.

Women helps her mother who has Alzheimer's disease

Health and Health Policy

A Closer Look at Single-Payer Proposals to Cover Long-Term Services and Supports

Single-payer programs would greatly expand access to long-term services and supports, but would add markedly to costs.

Health and Health Policy

Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic, Medicaid Expansion Is More Important Than Ever, and Young Adults Would Gain the Most

New estimates find that expanding Medicaid now would reduce the number of uninsured people by 4.4 million.

Health and Health Policy

Repealing the Affordable Care Act Would Take Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Away from More Than a Half Million People

The loss of treatment could cost many their lives and prompt a surge in related costs, which would put a huge burden on families, state governments, and providers.

Health and Health Policy

Why We Should Be Talking about Mental Health among Latinx Communities

Although Latinx and white populations show similar rates of any mental illness, there are disparities when it comes to treatment.

Health and Health Policy

Overturning the ACA Would Increase Uninsurance among People of All Ages, Races, and Ethnicities

If the Supreme Court overturns the ACA, coverage and federal spending on health care will fall in every state, and health care providers will experience sizable decreases in revenue.

Health and Health Policy

What Types of Hospitals and Areas Received the First Round of High-Impact COVID-19 Funding?

A new analysis found that the first round of high-impact payments generally, but not always, correlated with the prevalence of COVID-19 rates.

Health and Health Policy

Many Insured Adults Report Problems Trying to Find New Health Care Providers

Low- and moderate-income adults, adults with chronic health conditions, and adults with Medicaid or other public coverage were more likely to report problems finding a new provider.