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The $500 checks going to about 1 million ACA Marketplace enrollees for “excess fees” are likely smaller than the premium increases most of these enrollees faced this year. Our new explainer on Marketplace user fees has the details:on.kff.org/4kcuJcS
The blue KFF chart reads: The Trump administration is sending $500 refund checks to about 1 million ACA Marketplace enrollees—roughly 5% of all enrollees—specifically those in HealthCare.gov states who paid full premiums for their 2026 coverage after the enhanced premium tax credits expired.

ALT The blue KFF chart reads: The Trump administration is sending $500 refund checks to about 1 million ACA Marketplace enrollees—roughly 5% of all enrollees—specifically those in HealthCare.gov states who paid full premiums for their 2026 coverage after the enhanced premium tax credits expired.

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Understanding public opinion means looking beyond the topline numbers and asking deeper questions: What information did people have? How was the issue described? Would views change with more context? KFF’s @Mollybrodie says that’s how people become better consumers of polling data.
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By 2034, the average American will pay $178 out of pocket for hospital services each year — up by about 32% from today. That’s in addition to rising out-of-pocket spending on prescription drugs and physician and clinical services: on.kff.org/4yX9C2O
The KFF line chart shows out-of-pocket spending based on service type and how it continues to increase.

ALT The KFF line chart shows out-of-pocket spending based on service type and how it continues to increase.

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In the Monitor: As some policymakers frame childhood vaccination as an individual parental choice, more decisions may come down to conversations between parents and pediatricians, who remain parents’ most trusted source for vaccine information. on.kff.org/3TWjBq2

Recently Released KFF Poll Shows Uncertainty Over Established Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines During...

KFF’s recently released Tracking Poll finds that public confidence in the safety of COVID-19 vaccines for use during pregnancy has fallen, and many are uncertain about a false claim linking the...

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Health spending growth is expected to outpace growth in the overall economy and eventually hit 20.6% of GDP by 2034. More on health spending: on.kff.org/4yX9C2O
The KFF line chart shows how health spending as a gross domestic product will be projected to pass one-fifth of the U.S Economy in 2034.

ALT The KFF line chart shows how health spending as a gross domestic product will be projected to pass one-fifth of the U.S Economy in 2034.

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Our new analysis examines the $500 checks that the Trump administration is sending to some Affordable Care Act Marketplace enrollees and the user fees that are paying for them: on.kff.org/4kcuJcS
The KFF Image says: Issue brief on top and below it says, "What We Know about Trump's $500 ACA checked and the User Fess Funding Them".

ALT The KFF Image says: Issue brief on top and below it says, "What We Know about Trump's $500 ACA checked and the User Fess Funding Them".

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Despite media and policy interest, about 1 in 10 employers not offering health benefits are using Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements to help workers purchase coverage through the Affordable Care Act Marketplaces or elsewhere on the individual market. on.kff.org/ehbs2026
KFF graphic states that about 1 in 10 employers (11%) who don’t offer health benefits use Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements. This helps workers buy coverage through ACA Marketplaces or the individual market.

ALT KFF graphic states that about 1 in 10 employers (11%) who don’t offer health benefits use Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements. This helps workers buy coverage through ACA Marketplaces or the individual market.

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Among large firms with 200 or more workers, many employers say they increased costs for workers to address higher projected health costs — including by increasing the share of premium that workers pay (44%) and by increasing deductibles or other cost-sharing for most services (21%). on.kff.org/ehbs2026
KFF bar chart titled "Among Large Firms Offering Health Benefits, Firm Responses to Higher Projected Health Plan Costs, 2026." It shows survey responses from large firms about health plan cost strategies.

ALT KFF bar chart titled "Among Large Firms Offering Health Benefits, Firm Responses to Higher Projected Health Plan Costs, 2026." It shows survey responses from large firms about health plan cost strategies.

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The false claim that COVID-19 vaccines raise the risk of miscarriage recently resurfaced amid a Senate investigation into Dr. Anthony Fauci. Our new poll finds few people say it’s definitely true, but most aren’t sure it’s false. on.kff.org/3TWjBq2

Recently Released KFF Poll Shows Uncertainty Over Established Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines During...

KFF’s recently released Tracking Poll finds that public confidence in the safety of COVID-19 vaccines for use during pregnancy has fallen, and many are uncertain about a false claim linking the...

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Many MAHA supporters have confidence in the safety of childhood vaccines, including three-quarters who are confident the vaccines for MMR (76%) and polio (76%) are safe and at least half who say the same of hepatitis B and flu vaccines. Full details here: on.kff.org/4yTArVA
KFF bar chart titled "Many MAHA Supporters Have Confidence in the Safety of Long-Standing Childhood Vaccines, Like Those for MMR and Polio." It displays the percentage of people confident in vaccines for MMR, Polio, Hepatitis B, Flu, and COVID-19. Categories include Party ID and support for MAHA.

ALT KFF bar chart titled "Many MAHA Supporters Have Confidence in the Safety of Long-Standing Childhood Vaccines, Like Those for MMR and Polio." It displays the percentage of people confident in vaccines for MMR, Polio, Hepatitis B, Flu, and COVID-19. Categories include Party ID and support for MAHA.

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What we’re watching: Fewer than half of adults, including women ages 18-49, now say they’re confident COVID-19 vaccines are safe for people who are pregnant or trying to become pregnant. Four years ago, about half said so. on.kff.org/3TWjBq2

Recently Released KFF Poll Shows Uncertainty Over Established Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines During...

KFF’s recently released Tracking Poll finds that public confidence in the safety of COVID-19 vaccines for use during pregnancy has fallen, and many are uncertain about a false claim linking the...

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U.S. health spending is projected to hit $6 trillion in 2026, with hospitals alone accounting for $1.9 trillion. By 2034, health spending could reach $9 trillion and make up more than 20% of the economy: on.kff.org/4yX9C2O
The KFF line chart titles "U.S. Health Spending Is Expected to Reach $9 Trillion by 2034." It shows total health spending, by service type, 2019-2024; projected 2025-2034

ALT The KFF line chart titles "U.S. Health Spending Is Expected to Reach $9 Trillion by 2034." It shows total health spending, by service type, 2019-2024; projected 2025-2034

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Since 2021, family premiums and workers’ contributions have risen at similar rates (28% and 26%, respectively) and are comparable to the increase in wages (27%) and inflation (24%) over the same period. on.kff.org/ehbs2026
A KFF chart titled "Workers’ Contribution to Family Employer Premiums Rise 9% in 2026." The left side shows average annual premiums for family coverage in 2026: $28,303 total, with $7,471 as the worker's contribution and $20,833 as the employer's contribution. The right side displays the percentage increase since 2025: 5% for total premium, 9% for worker contribution, and 3.7% for worker earnings.

ALT A KFF chart titled "Workers’ Contribution to Family Employer Premiums Rise 9% in 2026." The left side shows average annual premiums for family coverage in 2026: $28,303 total, with $7,471 as the worker's contribution and $20,833 as the employer's contribution. The right side displays the percentage increase since 2025: 5% for total premium, 9% for worker contribution, and 3.7% for worker earnings.

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Eyal Zimlichman argues that in the future, doctors will “be much more humane than the doctors of the present.” Listen to the conversation: on.kff.org/4jrc64G
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States will soon need to verify who qualifies for a medical exemption from Medicaid work requirements. Our new brief looks at how SNAP handles a similar exemption and what insights it may offer state Medicaid agencies: on.kff.org/4iuiJ5f
Read KFF’s new issue brief: Assessing Ability to Work: How Historical SNAP Processes May Vary from Medicaid

ALT Read KFF’s new issue brief: Assessing Ability to Work: How Historical SNAP Processes May Vary from Medicaid

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About 1 in 5 large firms cover GLP-1 drugs specifically for weight loss, often with restrictions. Over half who currently cover the drugs for weight loss say it’s had either a significant (29%) or moderate (27%) impact on their prescription drug spending. More details: on.kff.org/ehbs2026
Summary of a survey from KFF highlighting that about 1 in 5 large firms cover GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, often with restrictions like participating in a lifestyle program or meeting with a clinician.

ALT Summary of a survey from KFF highlighting that about 1 in 5 large firms cover GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, often with restrictions like participating in a lifestyle program or meeting with a clinician.

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Premiums for employer-sponsored family health coverage have increased to more than $28,000 in 2026, according to KFF’s benchmark employer health benefits survey. Explore the latest findings: on.kff.org/ehbs2026
Blue quick fact graphic from KFF with white text. It says, “Total annual premiums for employer-sponsored family health coverage average $28,303 in 2026. Workers on average contribute $7,471 toward the premiums, with the employer paying the rest. Source: KFF Employer Health Benefit Survey, 2026.” Above the text, there is an emphasis on “$28,303” with bolded text.

ALT Blue quick fact graphic from KFF with white text. It says, “Total annual premiums for employer-sponsored family health coverage average $28,303 in 2026. Workers on average contribute $7,471 toward the premiums, with the employer paying the rest. Source: KFF Employer Health Benefit Survey, 2026.” Above the text, there is an emphasis on “$28,303” with bolded text.

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How may the Medicaid process for verifying medical exemptions from work requirements compare to SNAP’s processes? Our new brief offers key insights: on.kff.org/4iuiJ5f
Read KFF’s new issue brief: Assessing Ability to Work: How Historical SNAP Processes May Vary from Medicaid

ALT Read KFF’s new issue brief: Assessing Ability to Work: How Historical SNAP Processes May Vary from Medicaid

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Employers saw their healthcare premiums rise 5% this year — and some passed on that burden to workers — as the cost of family coverage in job-based insurance exceeds $28,000 for family plans. kffhealthnews.org/insurance/…

Job-Based Health Plan Costs Rise, With Little Relief in Sight - KFF Health News

Employers saw their healthcare premiums rise 5% this year — and some passed on that burden to workers — as the cost of family coverage in job-based insurance exceeds $28,000 for family plans.

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Add a 9% increase in the worker share of premiums to Medicaid cuts and ACA marketplace premium hikes and you can understand why health costs are tied with gas prices as a cost of living concern for voters. Our 28th employer health benefits survey is out: on.kff.org/ehbs2026

2026 Employer Health Benefits Survey | KFF

This is the 28th Employer Health Benefits Survey (EHBS) and reflects employer-sponsored health benefits in 2026. As in years past, the survey examines trends in employer coverage, including premiums,...

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