The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation - Health Policy, Media Resources, Public Health Education & South Africa

Study Highlights Role of Geography and Plan Shopping Under Medicare Premium Support System
This study illustrates why geography would matter for Medicare beneficiaries under a premium support system that relies on a competitive bidding process envisioned under several key Medicare reform proposals. It examines potential changes in the premiums paid by Medicare beneficiaries under a payment approach that caps federal contributions per beneficiary based on the cost of the second lowest-bidding private plan or traditional Medicare, whichever is lower in their area.

New Polling Analyses Shed Light on Public Opinion, Health Care and the Presidential Election
Three new data notes: Whom Does the Public Trust More on Health Care and Medicare?, Polling on Medicare Premium Support Systems Over Time, and Seniors and the 2012 Presidential Election delve deeply into the Foundation's and others' polling on health care issues to help illuminate public opinion about Medicare and the Affordable Care Act and how the public believes the presidential candidates would handle those and other health care matters.

Visualizing Health Policy Infographic — Health Care in the 2012 Election
October's Visualizing Health Policy infographic provides a snapshot of how health care-related issues are shaping up the 2012 election.

Access the most recent Kaiser Weekly Update for a summary of new releases and upcoming events.

Fact Sheet: Pre-Existing Condition Exclusions How Small Business Owners Get Health Insurance Coverage of Colonoscopies Under the Affordable Care Act's Prevention Benefit
New Resource Highlights the Role of the Elderly and Disabled in Medicaid SpendingCoverage of Preventive Services for Adults in Medicaid Medicaid Coverage and Care for the Homeless Population Foundation Resources on People Dually Eligible for Medicaid and Medicare
Repealing the Affordable Care Act: Implications for Medicare Spending and Beneficiaries Updated Medicare Consumer Guide Now Reflects Health Reform Changes Medicare Advantage Plan Star Ratings and Bonus Payments in 2012
Visualizing Health Policy — Health Costs 2012 Annual Employer Health Benefits Survey Updated Kaiser Primer on Health Care Costs
Characteristics of Uninsured Low-Income Adults New Interactive Quiz on the Uninsured and the Consequences of Not Having Health Coverage Five Facts About the Uninsured Population
Health Reform in Communities of Color Kaiser's Monthly Update on Health Disparities Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program
State Coverage of Preventive Services for Women under Medicaid: Findings from a State-Level Survey Tutorial: Reproductive Health Care Policy for Women in the U.S. Impact of Health Reform on Women’s Access to Coverage and Care

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