To minimize unnecessary coverage losses among children, stakeholders agreed states should prioritize releasing more data specifically on children, targeting communications about unwinding, and more.
Based on interviews and multilingual focus groups, researchers identify challenges immigrant families face accessing safety net benefits and recommend solutions for state and county agencies to improve access.
Enrolling eligible but uninsured people is crucial to expanding coverage, and streamlining consumer experiences is key. The past few years have seen a burst of facilitated enrollment programs among state Marketplaces, with 19 states now running a wide range of programs.
Although many veterans get coverage through the Veterans Health Administration, eligibility is restricted to certain priority groups. In 2024, researchers estimate 5 percent of nonelderly veterans, about 400,000 people, will be uninsured.
In this
Health Affairs Forefront article, Jason Levitis and Sabrina Corlette summarize the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ proposed regulations governing Marketplace, health insurance, and advance premium tax credit policies for coverage year 2025.
Strategic investment in New York’s community health centers through the Medicaid program will enable the centers to expand and strengthen access to comprehensive primary care in the state’s underserved communities and promote health equity.
