Financing

Jane Tavares, Marc Cohen This analysis compares individuals eligible for Medicaid through ACA expansion (100–138% of the Federal Poverty Line) with those under 100% FPL. Expansion enrollees face deep poverty, poor health, high out-of-pocket costs, and functional limitations. Many are not in the workforce due to serious health conditions, with…...

Jane Tavares, Marc Cohen This table estimates the number of adults ages 50 to 64 who could lose health insurance or SNAP benefits under the provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA), based on Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projections. It breaks down estimated coverage losses by major policy…...

Jane Tavares, Marc Cohen This longitudinal study (2012–2020) shows that adults aged 50–64 who gained Medicaid through ACA expansion saw major health improvements, lower rates of depression, fewer chronic conditions, and a 50% lower mortality rate. They also had reduced out-of-pocket costs and better access to primary care and medication.…...

Jane Tavares, Marc Cohen This analysis explores the effects of losing Medicaid at age 65 and the impact of work requirements on beneficiaries aged 50–64. Loss of coverage results in declining health, increased hospitalizations, and reduced access to care. Among older enrollees not working, the majority cite health issues, while…...

Jane Tavares, Marc Cohen This brief profiles Medicaid enrollees ages 18–64, comparing working and non-working individuals and the small group considered to be “able-bodied.” Medicaid users are more often female, have lower education, higher rates of disability, and very low income. Most non-working beneficiaries face serious health or caregiving challenges…...