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NEW: 78% of the public, including 52% of Republicans, want the Trump administration to make the #ACA work

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Majorities across parties say GOP/President Trump are responsible for any #ACA problems going forward

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JUST RELEASED: Although 2019 premiums for plans in the ACA marketplaces are flat or falling in many places, they would be substantially lower still if not for several Trump administration-backed changes to private insurance markets, our new analysis finds:

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NEW: 67% of public don’t want the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade; 29% do #SCOTUS #abortion

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In our recent poll, two-thirds of the public said they do not want SCOTUS to overturn Roe v. Wade. If the decision were to be overturned, 42% believes abortion would no longer be legal in their state.

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Now UPDATED: Health spending growth has slowed over time, and is now more on pace with economic growth. @PetersonCHealth

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The biggest gap in #COVID19 vaccination rates is between Democrats and Republicans (90% v. 58%). Large gaps in #vaccine uptake also remain by education level, age, and health insurance status.

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New analysis finds that breakthrough events are extremely rare among those who are fully vaccinated. More than 9 in 10 #COVID19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths occurred among people who are unvaccinated or not yet fully vaccinated.

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Of 11.5M ACA marketplace enrollees nationally, 6.3M live in Republican districts & 5.2M live in Democratic districts

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NEW POLL: Large majority of the public wants Trump administration to make the #ACA work rather than make it fail

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We asked unvaccinated adults what could convince them to get a #COVID19 shot: Last month, about half said "nothing," while much smaller groups said a vaccine mandate or a doctor's recommendation could change their minds.

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Majorities favor the #Obamacare provision prohibiting insurers from denying coverage due to pre-existing conditions

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Last year we analyzed short-term health plans to see what they covered: 43% didn’t cover mental health services 62% didn’t cover substance abuse treatment 71% didn’t cover outpatient prescription drugs None covered maternity care.

Understanding Short-Term Limited Duration Health Insurance | KFF

In late 2017, President Trump issued an executive order directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to take steps to expand the availability of short-term health insurance policies. This...

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78% of the public, including 52% of Republicans, want the Trump administration to make the #ACA work

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On March 11, 2020, the @WHO first characterized COVID-19 as a “pandemic.” Three years later, more than 1.1 million of all reported COVID-19 deaths have been in the United States.

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Research has found that #Medicaid expansions for adults were associated with reductions in mortality.

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Despite divided views on the #ACA , 75% of the public want President Trump to try to make the #ACA work

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We've asked about the #ACA in 79 polls since 2010. This month, favorable views topped 50% for the first time

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6 years

NEW: 58% of voters say they trust Democrats more than Republicans to continue #PreExistingConditions protections – twice the share (26%) that says they trust Republicans more. Democrats also hold a trust advantage on most other health care issues.

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4 years

JUST RELEASED: Despite political polarization of federal and state #COVID19 responses, 80% of the public say strict #ShelterInPlace orders are worth it to limit the virus’s spread. This includes: 61% of Republicans 84% of independents 94% of Democrats

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JUST RELEASED: 41% of adults ages 18+ in the U.S. – 105.5M -- have a higher risk of developing more serious illness if they become infected with the virus that causes #COVID19 . This estimate is based on their age (60+) or underlying health conditions.

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JUST RELEASED #COVID19 poll: 82% of Americans say they’re not leaving home except for essential services 39% say they lost a job or income due to pandemic. 45% say their #mentalhealth is suffering And 3 in 4 believe “the worst is yet to come” Learn more:

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If #CHIP isn't reauthorized, 10 states project they will run out of existing fed CHIP funding by end of 2017

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71% of the public favor a bipartisan effort to improve the ACA, instead of GOP continuing repeal efforts @DrewAltman

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2 years

As more people get a #COVID19 vaccine, unvaccinated adults now are more than 3 times as likely to lean Republican than Democratic. Our latest analysis looks at how partisanship matters more than other factors in predicting vaccination status:

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The United States spends far more per-person on health care than any other large wealthy country, yet its residents die an average of at least 4 years younger. Our updated life-expectancy comparisons w/ @PetersonCHealth tell the story:

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NEW TRACKING POLL: Most Americans say 2018 candidates’ position on pre-existing condition protections will matter to their vote

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Of 11.5M ACA marketplace enrollees nationally, 6.3M live in Republican districts & 5.2M live in Democratic districts

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POLL: 20% of Americans support immediate ACA repeal; 28% want to wait for a replacement plan; 47% oppose repeal

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States expanding #Medicaid under the #ACA have realized budget savings, revenue gains, and overall economic growth

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Here's the status of the #CoronavirusPandemic in the United States (+ territories), as of Sunday, 4/26: Total confirmed cases have reached ~966,000 ~54,900 people have died due to #COVID19 **4/26** is correct date for previous tweet

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NEW: 1.5M people w/ #PreexistingConditions could face extremely high premiums under Sen. Cruz's suggestion for BCRA

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Research has found that #Medicaid expansions for adults were associated with reductions in mortality

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New House bill would limit federal #Medicaid funds via per capita cap; the public favors status quo by a 2-1 margin

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6 years

REMINDER: An estimated 52 million adults have pre-existing conditions that would likely have made them uninsurable in most states prior to the #ACA - See state estimates:

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74% of Americans want @POTUS & GOP to do what they can to make the ACA work, including ~half of Trump supporters

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If #CHIP isn't reauthorized, 10 states project they will run out of existing fed CHIP funding by end of 2017

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The end of the #COVID19 public health emergency declaration in May comes on the heels of the third anniversary of the @WHO first announcing the pandemic. Watch @jenkatesdc , KFF Senior VP/ Director, Global Health & HIV Policy, explore the pandemic’s impact.

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66% of the public want to keep federal standards requiring health plans to include essential health benefits

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NEW: More than 4 in 10 Republicans – and a third of parents – now oppose schools requiring children to get vaccinated for measles & other childhood illnesses. That’s up since the COVID-19 pandemic began. More in our latest Vaccine Monitor report:

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7 years

Adults who gain health coverage are less likely to postpone needed care, and more likely to use preventive services

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Asian, Hispanic, and Black people had larger increases in vaccination rates compared to White people since our Jan. 10 update. Gaps in vaccination rates continue to narrow between Black and White people and have closed between Hispanic and White people.

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We estimate 52 million Americans have #PreExistingConditions that would have made them uninsurable under pre-ACA practices in the individual market in most states. See our estimates by state: And community:

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#COVID19 was the 2nd leading cause of death in the U.S. in September, up from No. 3 in August and No. 8 in July amid the delta variant surge. For school-aged kids, it was the No. 6 cause of death last month. See our new estimates w/ @PetersonCHealth :

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74% of Americans want @POTUS & GOP to do what they can to make the ACA work, including ~half of Trump supporters

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NEW DATA: In the 10 states that have not adopted #MedicaidExpansion , 1.9 million uninsured people are in the coverage gap. Their below-poverty-level incomes are too high to be eligible for Medicaid but too low to qualify for ACA Marketplace subsidies.

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POLL: 75% of Americans want Congress to reauthorize Children's Health Insurance Program as 9/30 deadline looms #CHIP

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71% of the public favor a bipartisan effort to improve the ACA, instead of GOP continuing repeal efforts @DrewAltman

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Repealing #Obamacare would increase #Medicare spending by >$800 billion over 10 years

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71% of the public favor a bipartisan effort to improve the ACA, instead of GOP continuing repeal efforts @DrewAltman

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ACA #Openenrollment begins today. We've pulled together helpful information for consumers looking for coverage

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Ending ACA cost-sharing subsidies wouldn't save federal costs because tax credits would increase. Our study:

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New analysis finds that breakthrough events are extremely rare among those who are fully vaccinated. More than 9 in 10 #COVID19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths occurred among people who are unvaccinated or not yet fully vaccinated.

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As of 2017, Medicaid expansion in 32 states and DC covered more than 17 million people, including nearly 13 million who were made newly eligible because of the ACA. It's one of many ways Americans would be affected if the courts overturned the law:

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Learn about surprise medical bills - charges from inadvertently getting out-of-network care

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Majorities across parties say GOP/President Trump are responsible for any #ACA problems going forward

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#CommunityHealthCenters – whose regular federal funding expired Sept. 30, and still hasn’t been renewed -- are the largest source of comprehensive primary care for medically underserved communities

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Repealing #Obamacare would increase #Medicare spending by >$800 billion over 10 years

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An estimated 52 million adults have pre-existing conditions that would make them uninsurable pre- #Obamacare

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3 in 4 non-group health plans didn't cover delivery & inpatient #maternity care before ACA essential benefits rules

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Poll: Most Americans want the Senate to make major changes to the House repeal/replace bill or not pass it at all

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72% of U.S. adults now say they are at least partially vaccinated against #COVID19 , up from 67% in late July. The largest increases in self-reported vaccination rates were among Hispanic adults and adults ages 18-29, our new survey found.

KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor: September 2021 | KFF

This report finds that 72% of adults now report being at least partially vaccinated for COVID-19, with the surge in cases, hospitalizations, and deaths due to the Delta variant being the main...

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POLL: 18% of the public wants immediate #ACA repeal 28% want to wait for replacement plan 48% oppose repeal

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71% of the public favor a bipartisan effort to improve the #ACA , instead of GOP continuing repeal efforts

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Since Congress created #CHIP in 1997, the #uninsured rate for children has fallen from 14% to 5% nationally

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⚡️ “Pre-existing Conditions & House GOP Health Bill's April 26 Amendment”

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Research has found that #Medicaid expansions for adults were associated with reductions in mortality.

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Even in states that didn’t expand their #Medicaid programs, most residents want federal funds to continue

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2 years

Most people who trust local and network TV, CNN, MSNBC and NPR for #COVID19 information believe little or no misinformation. Larger shares who trust Newsmax, OANN and Fox News hold many misconceptions. Our latest analysis:

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7 years

Our NEW infographic looks at the #OpioidEpidemic and #Medicaid ’s role in covering addiction treatment services.

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People of color have had larger gains in health coverage compared to Whites since implementation of the #ACA , helping to narrow racial and ethnic #disparities in coverage. All racial and ethnic groups had coverage gains.

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The pandemic is increasingly taking an emotional toll, with a majority of U.S. adults (53%) saying that worry and stress related to coronavirus has had a negative impact on their #mentalhealth . It's the highest share recorded so far.

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#Medicaid covered 875,000 nonelderly #veterans in 2015.

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#ACA is becoming more popular: More Democrats, Republicans & independents view it favorably than in November

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4 years

President Trump and former Vice President Biden hold widely different views on health issues. Our new side-by-side comparison offers a quick look at where they stand on the #COVID19 response and 11 other health issues ahead of #November3rd :

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7 years

NEW: 63% of the public say President Trump/GOP are responsible for #ACA problems going forward

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2 years

The federal govt's plan to provide an equal number of #COVID19 tests to each household without accounting for its size or infection risk will result in inequitable access to the tests. It's another example of inequities over the pandemic's course.

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The #GrahamCassidyBill would decrease federal health care funding for states by $160 billion from 2020-2026

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Among adult #Medicaid enrollees who work, the majority (51%) worked full-time (at least 35 hrs/wk) for the entire year. But they are in low wage jobs and their annual incomes are still low enough to qualify for Medicaid #workrequirements

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Before the #ACA , people with a "declinable" condition could be automatically denied individual market insurance

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#ACA is becoming more popular: More Democrats, Republicans & independents view it favorably than in November

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In Sun Belt states -- AZ, FL, NC -- voters say Joe Biden has the better approach to the #AffordableCareAct . This includes: - determining future of the ACA - maintaining protections for people with #PreExistingConditions Our poll with @CookPolitical

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#Medicaid covers 6 in 10 #nursinghome residents. Learn more about Medicaid's role in nursing home care

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NEW POLL: Large majority of the public wants Trump administration to make the #ACA work rather than make it fail

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The #ACA changed #womenhealth coverage, benefits, & access to care. 10 key ways women could be impacted by repeal

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Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, about 4 in 10 adults have reported symptoms of anxiety and/or depressive disorder – 4 times pre-pandemic levels. Our updated brief explores what’s known about COVID’s impact on people’s #mentalhealth and substance use:

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Majorities favor the #Obamacare provision prohibiting insurers from denying coverage due to pre-existing conditions

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. @DrewAltman @larry_levitt | It’s not Obamacare anymore. It’s our national health-care system.

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What next for #Obamacare ? Our post-election poll: 26% want it repealed 17% scaled back 19% kept as is 30% expanded

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#COVIDVaccination projections show variation in states on track to reach 70% of people ages 12+ w/1+ dose by July 4. 40 of 44 states for Asian people 18 of 47 states for White people 13 of 44 states for Hispanic people 5 of 47 states for Black people

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Who favors gov’t drug price negotiations: ▪️ 91% of Democrats ▪️ 85% of independents ▪️ 76% of Republicans ▪️ 84% of seniors Hearing arguments for/against the idea doesn’t move opinion much, but share of GOP who "strongly favor" it dipped from 44%➡️28%.

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ACA extended #Medicare Part A trust fund solvency; the Senate #BCRA would accelerate insolvency by 2 years

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UPDATE: Our congressional district map now includes # of people w/ #ACA tax credits in states using healthcare. gov

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States expanding #Medicaid under the #ACA have realized budget savings, revenue gains, and overall economic growth

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Two-thirds of states (33 + DC) have extended or plan to extend Medicaid postpartum coverage to 12 months. We review recent action as the rollback of abortion rights has refocused attention on the importance of coverage for pregnancy & postpartum care.

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225 years of life per 100,000 people are lost to disability & premature death as a result of assault by #firearms in the US - almost 19x the comparable country average of 12 years of life per 100,000 people.

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While Black and Hispanic people have been disproportionately affected by #COVID19 , most state plans do not include any details about how they will reach these populations with key information.

States Are Getting Ready to Distribute COVID-19 Vaccines. What Do Their Plans Tell Us So Far? | KFF

This brief summarizes the information contained in the all available draft COVID-19 vaccination plans submitted by states to the CDC, focusing in particular in critical areas such as identifying...

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By a two-to-one margin, the public views President Trump/Republicans rather than President Obama/Democrats responsible for any #ACA problems going forward