Uncompensated care costs would increase by $6.3 billion and health care spending would fall by $20.9 billion, with more pronounced declines in states that haven’t expanded Medicaid, communities in the South, and rural communities.
Without enhanced PTCs, Marketplace participants with very low incomes—less than 150 percent of the federal poverty level—would pay an average of $387 per year in premiums. Under enhanced PTCs, they would pay no premium.
The prevalence of material hardships, particularly food insecurity, remains high among families with children, with the highest prevalence among families with three or more children and families with low income.
In a public comment, researchers recommend adopting the heat protections in the proposed US Occupational Safety and Health Administration rule and strengthening it by expanding worker protections, prioritizing enforcement in high-risk industries, and more.
Common barriers to treatment for substance use disorder are often magnified for adults with disabilities. For disabled adults, specific challenges include treatment that doesn’t accommodate physical or sensory barriers and a lack of specialized screening and treatment tools.
Examining the implementation of postpartum coverage extensions in five states, researchers highlight the need for expanded outreach to enrollees and identify other strategies for ensuring extended coverage supports access to care and improved maternal health.
