Women’s Health Policy
Ballot Tracker: Status of Abortion-Related State Constitutional Amendment Measures for the 2024 Election
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Policy Tracker: Exceptions to State Abortion Bans and Early Gestational Limits
This tracker shows the status of exceptions to abortion bans and restrictions in the 20 states with restrictions.
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The Hyde Amendment and Coverage for Abortion Services Under Medicaid in the Post-Roe Era
This brief details the federal programs that are affected by the Hyde Amendment and laws and regulations that have a similar goal, provides estimates on the share of women insured by Medicaid affected by the law, reviews the impact of the law on their access to abortion services, and discusses the potential effect if the law were to be repealed.
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3 Charts: The Cost and Coverage of Opill—the First FDA-approved Over-the-Counter Daily Oral Contraceptive Pill in the United States
The first FDA-approved over-the-counter daily oral contraceptive pill in the United States— Perrigo’s Opill— is now available for pre-order at major online retailers and will soon be available in stores. Although the new over-the-counter pill could broaden access to contraceptive options in the United States, KFF research suggests consumers are likely to face some hurdles.…More
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Insurance Coverage of OTC Oral Contraceptives: Lessons from the Field
This report discusses challenges and successes in coverage under private health insurance and Medicaid and reviews policy options for operationalizing insurance coverage of non-prescribed over-the-counter contraception such as Opill.
Resources about the Title X National Family Planning Program
The Biden administration recently allocated an additional $6 million to clinics that provide free and subsidized family planning services under the Title X National Family Planning Program. Explore our resources about the Title X program, including an analysis highlighting state-level data on the status of Title X and a brief that explains key elements of the Biden Administration’s regulations.
State Profiles of Women’s Health
Explore the latest national and state-specific data and policies on women’s health. Topics include health status, insurance and Medicaid coverage, sexual health, maternal and infant health, and abortion policies. Many indicators provide state-level information for women of different racial and ethnic groups.
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Women’s Health Insurance Coverage
This factsheet reviews major sources of coverage for women residing in the U.S., discusses the impact of the ACA on women’s coverage, and the coverage challenges that many women continue to face. - Racial Equity and Health Policy
What are the Implications of the Dobbs Ruling for Racial Disparities?
This analysis examines the implications of the Dobbs decision and state restrictions on abortion coverage for racial disparities in access to care and health outcomes.
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Medicaid Coverage for Women
This data note presents key data points describing the current state of the Medicaid program as it affects women.
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Women’s Health Indicators
Information on women’s health status, utilization of services, health insurance coverage, family planning and childbirth, and abortion statistics and policies. - Women’s Health Policy
Key Facts on Abortion in the United States
This report answers some key questions about abortion in the United States and presents data collected before the overturn of Roe v. Wade.
