GOP Talking Point Holds ACA Is Haunted by ‘Phantom’ Enrollees, but the Devil’s in the Data
The idea that Affordable Care Act marketplaces are riddled with fraud has become a major talking point among Republicans, as...
Month: October 2025
Listen: Amid Shutdown Stalemate, Families Brace for SNAP Cuts and Paycheck Limbo
Listen: Health care has been at the heart of the federal government’s shutdown. KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie...
KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’: Nutrition Programs Face Their Own Shutdown
The Host Julie Rovner KFF Health News @jrovner @julierovner.bsky.social Read Julie's stories. Julie Rovner is chief Washington correspondent and host...
Officials Show Little Proof That New Tech Will Help Medicaid Enrollees Meet Work Rules
This summer, the state of Louisiana texted just over 13,000 people enrolled in its Medicaid program with a link to...
A New Car vs. Health Insurance? Average Family Job-Based Coverage Hits $27K
With the federal shutdown entering its fourth week, spurred by a stalemate over the cost of health insurance for 22...
Despite the Hoopla, Vaccines Should Be in Reach This Cough-and-Cold Season
For people whose autumn agenda includes getting vaccinated against respiratory diseases — covid, flu, and, for some, RSV — this...
‘Cancer Doesn’t Care’: Citizen Lobbyists Unite To Push Past Washington’s Ugly Politics
Mary Catherine Johnson is a retired small-business owner from outside Rochester, New York. She voted for Donald Trump three times....
States Jostle Over $50B Rural Health Fund as Trump’s Medicaid Cuts Trigger Scramble
WASHINGTON — Nationwide, states are racing to win their share of a new $50 billion rural health fund. But helping...
Financial struggles risking mental health of Gen Z, expert says
Experts warn of the potential health risks as new research shows how Gen Z is faced with financial stress in...
KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’: Schrödinger’s Government Shutdown
The Host Julie Rovner KFF Health News @jrovner @julierovner.bsky.social Read Julie's stories. Julie Rovner is chief Washington correspondent and host...
