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New Guidance on Public Charge Determinations Does Not Specify Key Concepts, Likely Resulting in Immigrant Families Facing Ongoing Confusion and Fear

On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released guidance for officials to make public charge determinations under new regulations that take effect on September 18, 2026.

Trump’s Vaccine Agenda

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New Regulation Prohibits Federal Medicaid Funds From Covering Gender-Affirming Medical Care for Young People

On August 11, 2026, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a much-anticipated final rule prohibiting federal Medicaid or Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) funds from covering certain gender-affirming care services for young people.

As FDA Approves First-Ever mRNA Flu Vaccine For Older Adults, Past KFF Polling Showed Most In This Age Group Were Uncertain About the Technology’s Safety

On August 5, 2026 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first-ever messenger RNA (mRNA) flu vaccine for adults 50 and older.

Doing More and Defying Labels in New Mexico

A "Beyond the Data" column from KFF President and CEO, Dr. Drew Altman

ACA Marketplace Insurers Are Proposing a Median Premium Increase of About 15% in 2027

ACA Marketplace insurers’ proposed rate filings for 2027 are now available from all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

The Politics of Grant Cuts

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Are Health Care Costs THE Top Issue for Voters?

A "Beyond the Data" column from KFF President and CEO, Dr. Drew Altman

CMS’s Decision to End Temporary Subsidies to Medicare’s Stand-Alone Drug Plans Could Mean Larger Premium Increases for Some Beneficiaries Next Year

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has just announced plans to end the temporary Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration after 2026.

Video: Did the Affordable Care Act Make Health Care More Affordable?

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been criticized for not living up to its name.