Women’s Health Policy
A New Reproductive Health Landscape? Possible Actions that Could be Undertaken During the Second Trump Administration
This brief reviews some of the possible actions of the Trump administration and Congress based on campaign statements, policies implemented by the first Trump administration, and proposals forwarded by allied conservative think tanks and antiabortion advocacy groups.
2024 Women’s Health Survey
The 2024 KFF Women’s Health Survey is the latest in a series of nationally representative surveys on women’s health conducted by KFF since 2001. The survey’s objective is to track and document women’s experiences and knowledge related to health and well-being.
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Emergency Contraception
This fact sheet reviews current national and state policies around Emergency Contraception, including methods, patient awareness, access and availability, and insurance coverage. Among methods discussed are ulipristal acetate (ella), intrauterine devices (copper IUDs and levonorgestrel IUDs), and progestin-based pills (Plan B and Next Choice).
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Access to Pregnancy and Parenting Support Services
This analysis, based on findings from the 2024 KFF Women’s Health Survey, focuses on women with children ages five and under and their perceptions of how easy or difficult they feel it is to access a range of services that are important to the health of women and families.
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The Right to Contraception: State and Federal Actions, Misinformation, and the Courts
This issue brief explains how misinformation about contraceptives and how pregnancy is defined in state abortion bans may impact contraceptive access, and outlines the legal protections some states have established to affirm the right to obtain contraceptives.
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Health Policy 101: Issues in Women's Health
Examine the core health coverage and access issues —shaped by federal and state policies—that affect women’s health today, including health coverage and costs, reproductive health services, maternal health, mental health, and intimate partner violence.
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.
- Women’s Health Policy
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.
