How Does the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Impact Health and Health Care?
This policy watch provides a short overview of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), describing its history, budget,...
Private insurance
How Much More Would People Pay in Premiums if the ACA’s Enhanced Subsidies Expired?
With the enhanced subsidies for enrollees in ACA Marketplace plans set to expire at the end of 2025, this calculator...
Ten Things to Watch for 2025 ACA Open Enrollment
This blog post details ten things to know about the 2025 open enrollment period.
Explaining Health Care Reform: Questions About Health Insurance Subsidies
This brief provides an overview of the financial assistance provided under the ACA for people purchasing coverage on their own...
Copay Adjustment Programs: What Are They and What Do They Mean for Consumers?
Drug makers sometimes offer copay coupons to lower consumers’ out-of-pocket costs for their brand-name prescriptions, though how private health plans...
Dependent Coverage for Young Adults in Employer-Sponsored Health Plans
Young adults, particularly those ages 18-25, are more likely to be covered as dependents than adults overall (72% vs. 32%)....
Gaps in Awareness of Insurance Requirements to Cover Preventive Services Among Women
KFF's 2024 Women's Health Survey finds that women aren't fully aware that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires insurance plans...
Annual Family Premiums for Employer Coverage Rise 7% to Average $25,572 in 2024, Benchmark Survey Finds, After Also Rising 7% Last Year
Family premiums for employer-sponsored health insurance rose 7% this year to reach an average of $25,572 annually, KFF’s 2024 benchmark...
2024 Employer Health Benefits Survey
This annual survey of employers provides a detailed look at trends in employer-sponsored health coverage, including premiums, worker contributions, cost-sharing...
2024 Employer Health Benefits Chart Pack
This slideshow captures key data from the 2024 KFF Employer Health Benefits Survey survey, providing a detailed look at trends...
