Robin Rudowitz
@robinr.bsky.social
VP / Director of the Program on Medicaid and the Uninsured
@KFF.org researching #HealthPolicy with a focus on all things related to #Medicaid
@KFF.org researching #HealthPolicy with a focus on all things related to #Medicaid
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Robin Rudowitz
@robinr.bsky.social
· Feb 27
Hello! I’m a vice president at @kff.org, a nonpartisan nonprofit that focuses on data, polling and journalism. My focus is on all things #Medicaid
Follow along to see our latest work here: www.kff.org/medicaid/
Follow along to see our latest work here: www.kff.org/medicaid/
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Forty-one states have waiting or interest lists for people seeking home care through Medicaid.
In 2025, 29 states reported an increase in their home care waiting lists, while only 12 states reported a decrease:https://on.kff.org/48fSeu7
In 2025, 29 states reported an increase in their home care waiting lists, while only 12 states reported a decrease:https://on.kff.org/48fSeu7
November 21, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Forty-one states have waiting or interest lists for people seeking home care through Medicaid.
In 2025, 29 states reported an increase in their home care waiting lists, while only 12 states reported a decrease:https://on.kff.org/48fSeu7
In 2025, 29 states reported an increase in their home care waiting lists, while only 12 states reported a decrease:https://on.kff.org/48fSeu7
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Medicaid’s significant spending on home care and the mechanisms available to limit this spending could spur states to cut home care services in response to the recently-enacted reconciliation law: https://on.kff.org/48so73J
November 21, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Medicaid’s significant spending on home care and the mechanisms available to limit this spending could spur states to cut home care services in response to the recently-enacted reconciliation law: https://on.kff.org/48so73J
@kff.org released our 25th Annual Survey of state #Medicaid programs with lots of detailed information about state policy choices related to provider rates and taxes, benefit, delivery systems and prescription drugs. Check it out: www.kff.org/medicaid/50-...
A View of Medicaid Today and a Look Ahead: Balancing Access, Budgets and Upcoming Changes | KFF
This report highlights key policy priorities and issues state Medicaid programs focused on in FY 2025 and are prioritizing in FY 2026.
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November 15, 2025 at 5:58 PM
@kff.org released our 25th Annual Survey of state #Medicaid programs with lots of detailed information about state policy choices related to provider rates and taxes, benefit, delivery systems and prescription drugs. Check it out: www.kff.org/medicaid/50-...
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The share of veterans enrolled in Medicaid varies across states, ranging from as low as 6% in North Dakota and New Hampshire to as high as 15% in Louisiana, Montana, New Mexico, and New York. https://on.kff.org/4p2i3Vl
November 11, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The share of veterans enrolled in Medicaid varies across states, ranging from as low as 6% in North Dakota and New Hampshire to as high as 15% in Louisiana, Montana, New Mexico, and New York. https://on.kff.org/4p2i3Vl
Nearly 7 in 10 adolescents reported receiving substance use disorder and prevention education at school and over 480,000 adolescents received substance use treatment at school in 2023, underscoring that schools are an important access point for these services among youth. www.kff.org/mental-healt...
How Schools Have Responded to the Youth Fentanyl Crisis | KFF
With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, deaths due to drug overdose among adolescents more than doubled, primarily driven by the synthetic opioid, fentanyl.
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October 31, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Nearly 7 in 10 adolescents reported receiving substance use disorder and prevention education at school and over 480,000 adolescents received substance use treatment at school in 2023, underscoring that schools are an important access point for these services among youth. www.kff.org/mental-healt...
New @kff.org brief outlines key challenges identified by states related to implementation of new #Medicaid work requirements. Understanding these challenges may help inform the content and timing of forthcoming federal guidance. www.kff.org/medicaid/cha...
Challenges with Implementing Work Requirements: Findings from a Survey of State Medicaid Programs | KFF
To better understand how states are preparing for Medicaid work requirements, states were asked to discuss anticipated challenges to implementing work requirements by the end of 2026, including relate...
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October 31, 2025 at 6:47 PM
New @kff.org brief outlines key challenges identified by states related to implementation of new #Medicaid work requirements. Understanding these challenges may help inform the content and timing of forthcoming federal guidance. www.kff.org/medicaid/cha...
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Across all states, benchmark ACA premiums will rise an average of 26% next year, though most enrollees would see sharper increases if the enhanced tax credits expire.
KFF’s Cynthia Cox explains the numbers. #QuickTake https://on.kff.org/3WNhiDz
KFF’s Cynthia Cox explains the numbers. #QuickTake https://on.kff.org/3WNhiDz
October 28, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Across all states, benchmark ACA premiums will rise an average of 26% next year, though most enrollees would see sharper increases if the enhanced tax credits expire.
KFF’s Cynthia Cox explains the numbers. #QuickTake https://on.kff.org/3WNhiDz
KFF’s Cynthia Cox explains the numbers. #QuickTake https://on.kff.org/3WNhiDz
A number of federal policy changes could have implications for #Medicaid and children's health - here are 5 key issues we are watching: www.kff.org/medicaid/med...
Medicaid and Children’s Health: 5 Issues to Watch Amid Recent Federal Changes | KFF
Major federal changes to Medicaid and other health-related policies could impact children’s health in the coming years. This issue brief explores the latest data on Medicaid and children’s health and ...
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October 21, 2025 at 2:21 AM
A number of federal policy changes could have implications for #Medicaid and children's health - here are 5 key issues we are watching: www.kff.org/medicaid/med...
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⚡ KFF’s @ashleykirzinger.bsky.social breaks down KFF polling showing broad public support for extending the enhanced ACA premium tax credits — and what’s likely driving that rare agreement across party lines. #QuickTake https://on.kff.org/4n3Gjox
October 9, 2025 at 8:36 PM
⚡ KFF’s @ashleykirzinger.bsky.social breaks down KFF polling showing broad public support for extending the enhanced ACA premium tax credits — and what’s likely driving that rare agreement across party lines. #QuickTake https://on.kff.org/4n3Gjox
#Medicaid is a major source of coverage for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities - see @kff.org new brief with 5 key facts: www.kff.org/medicaid/5-k...
5 Key Facts About Medicaid Coverage for People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) | KFF
Among the estimated 8 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), over three million have Medicaid coverage.
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September 22, 2025 at 3:42 PM
#Medicaid is a major source of coverage for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities - see @kff.org new brief with 5 key facts: www.kff.org/medicaid/5-k...
HR 1 includes a 10-year moratorium on implementation or enforcement of provisions in two #Medicaid rules finalized that would have reduced admin burdens to make it easier for people to enroll in and maintain Medicaid and CHIP coverage. See what provisions are affected: www.kff.org/medicaid/the...
The Impact of H.R. 1 on Two Medicaid Eligibility Rules | KFF
This issue brief describes the impact of H.R.1's 10-year delay in implementing provisions in two Medicaid eligibility rules that would have reduced red tape. The delayed rules are projected to decreas...
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September 22, 2025 at 3:38 PM
HR 1 includes a 10-year moratorium on implementation or enforcement of provisions in two #Medicaid rules finalized that would have reduced admin burdens to make it easier for people to enroll in and maintain Medicaid and CHIP coverage. See what provisions are affected: www.kff.org/medicaid/the...
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New from CBO:
Extending enhanced ACA premium tax credits, due to expire at the end of this year, would prevent 3.8 million more people from becoming uninsured.
It would cost $350 billion over 10 years.
www.cbo.gov/publication/...
Extending enhanced ACA premium tax credits, due to expire at the end of this year, would prevent 3.8 million more people from becoming uninsured.
It would cost $350 billion over 10 years.
www.cbo.gov/publication/...
September 18, 2025 at 3:55 PM
New from CBO:
Extending enhanced ACA premium tax credits, due to expire at the end of this year, would prevent 3.8 million more people from becoming uninsured.
It would cost $350 billion over 10 years.
www.cbo.gov/publication/...
Extending enhanced ACA premium tax credits, due to expire at the end of this year, would prevent 3.8 million more people from becoming uninsured.
It would cost $350 billion over 10 years.
www.cbo.gov/publication/...
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15 years after it passed, we're still debating Obamacare.
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September 17, 2025 at 11:30 AM
15 years after it passed, we're still debating Obamacare.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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Thanks @larrylevitt.bsky.social for highlighting some potential real-life stories of what could happen because of cuts to Medicaid and the ACA. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Potential Storylines From Trump-Era Health Care Cuts
This JAMA Forum discusses the ramifications of the Republican tax and spending law and presents storylines that may be used in the next season of the television show The Pitt to illustrate these healt...
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September 12, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Thanks @larrylevitt.bsky.social for highlighting some potential real-life stories of what could happen because of cuts to Medicaid and the ACA. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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An uninsured Uber driver with cancer who dropped their ACA coverage due to cost.
An ill construction worker who lost Medicaid due to work requirements.
Just 2 of @larrylevitt.bsky.social’s potential stories for #ThePitt based on federal health cuts: https://on.kff.org/4mWIiLY
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An ill construction worker who lost Medicaid due to work requirements.
Just 2 of @larrylevitt.bsky.social’s potential stories for #ThePitt based on federal health cuts: https://on.kff.org/4mWIiLY
@jamahealthforum.com
September 12, 2025 at 2:05 PM
An uninsured Uber driver with cancer who dropped their ACA coverage due to cost.
An ill construction worker who lost Medicaid due to work requirements.
Just 2 of @larrylevitt.bsky.social’s potential stories for #ThePitt based on federal health cuts: https://on.kff.org/4mWIiLY
@jamahealthforum.com
An ill construction worker who lost Medicaid due to work requirements.
Just 2 of @larrylevitt.bsky.social’s potential stories for #ThePitt based on federal health cuts: https://on.kff.org/4mWIiLY
@jamahealthforum.com
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FL's recent announcement of plans to eliminate school vaccination requirements would make them the first and only state to do so.
Our NEW @kff.org piece examines school vaccine requirements (and exemptions to requirements) and recent changes across the states: www.kff.org/state-health...
Our NEW @kff.org piece examines school vaccine requirements (and exemptions to requirements) and recent changes across the states: www.kff.org/state-health...
A Look at Recent Changes to State Vaccine Requirements for School Children | KFF
This policy watch examines state-by-state school vaccine requirements and exemptions, including recent policy changes to them and the extent to which they may affect vaccination rates.
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September 12, 2025 at 2:39 PM
FL's recent announcement of plans to eliminate school vaccination requirements would make them the first and only state to do so.
Our NEW @kff.org piece examines school vaccine requirements (and exemptions to requirements) and recent changes across the states: www.kff.org/state-health...
Our NEW @kff.org piece examines school vaccine requirements (and exemptions to requirements) and recent changes across the states: www.kff.org/state-health...
Amid declining vaccine rates for children, check out new @kff.org brief examining recent state policy changes to school vaccine requirements. www.kff.org/state-health...
A Look at Recent Changes to State Vaccine Requirements for School Children | KFF
This policy watch examines state-by-state school vaccine requirements and exemptions, including recent policy changes to them and the extent to which they may affect vaccination rates.
www.kff.org
September 12, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Amid declining vaccine rates for children, check out new @kff.org brief examining recent state policy changes to school vaccine requirements. www.kff.org/state-health...
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Four experts, including two state Medicaid directors, will join Health Wonk Shop series moderator @larrylevitt.bsky.social for a discussion on how states will go about implementing the new Medicaid work requirements.
RSVP to join the discussion tomorrow at noon ET: https://on.kff.org/4pcnFwV
RSVP to join the discussion tomorrow at noon ET: https://on.kff.org/4pcnFwV
September 10, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Four experts, including two state Medicaid directors, will join Health Wonk Shop series moderator @larrylevitt.bsky.social for a discussion on how states will go about implementing the new Medicaid work requirements.
RSVP to join the discussion tomorrow at noon ET: https://on.kff.org/4pcnFwV
RSVP to join the discussion tomorrow at noon ET: https://on.kff.org/4pcnFwV
Thank you @punchbowlnews.bsky.social for the invitation to share @kff.org data about #Medicaid and #ruralhealth on a panel with Emily Holubowich, American Heart Association; Dr. Torey Mack, Children’s Hospital Association; and Dr. Julie Yaroch, ProMedica Charles & Virginia Hickman Hospital
September 10, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Thank you @punchbowlnews.bsky.social for the invitation to share @kff.org data about #Medicaid and #ruralhealth on a panel with Emily Holubowich, American Heart Association; Dr. Torey Mack, Children’s Hospital Association; and Dr. Julie Yaroch, ProMedica Charles & Virginia Hickman Hospital
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While the uninsured rate held steady at 8.0% in 2024, the pending expiration of enhanced ACA premium tax credits & changes to Medicaid and the Marketplaces in the reconciliation law are expected to boost the number of uninsured people in the coming years. https://on.kff.org/4nsJ0kc
September 10, 2025 at 3:50 PM
While the uninsured rate held steady at 8.0% in 2024, the pending expiration of enhanced ACA premium tax credits & changes to Medicaid and the Marketplaces in the reconciliation law are expected to boost the number of uninsured people in the coming years. https://on.kff.org/4nsJ0kc
To provide historical context for how changes to #Medicaid spending may impact national health spending trends, @kff.org brief explores how Medicaid spending has contributed to national health spending trends and how different service areas contribute to Medicaid costs. www.kff.org/medicaid/5-k...
5 Key Facts about Medicaid’s Share of National Health Spending | KFF
To provide historical context for how changes to Medicaid spending may impact national health spending trends, this brief explores how Medicaid spending contributes to national health spending and how...
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September 9, 2025 at 4:50 PM
To provide historical context for how changes to #Medicaid spending may impact national health spending trends, @kff.org brief explores how Medicaid spending has contributed to national health spending trends and how different service areas contribute to Medicaid costs. www.kff.org/medicaid/5-k...
New @kff.org brief examines data about homelessness - rates are going up: www.kff.org/medicaid/fiv...
September 9, 2025 at 4:37 PM
New @kff.org brief examines data about homelessness - rates are going up: www.kff.org/medicaid/fiv...
Lots of attention on vaccines - want to understand state data about exemption rates for kindergartners - see @kff.org State Health Facts: www.kff.org/state-health...
Vaccination Exemption Rates Among Kindergartners | KFF State Health Facts
State level data on Vaccination Exemption Rates Among Kindergartners from KFF, the leading health policy organization in the U.S.
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September 9, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Lots of attention on vaccines - want to understand state data about exemption rates for kindergartners - see @kff.org State Health Facts: www.kff.org/state-health...
Still time to sign for a @kff.org Wonkshop about #Medicaid and work requirements: www.kff.org/event/how-wi...
How Will States Implement Medicaid Work Requirements? | KFF
Four experts, including two state Medicaid directors, will join Health Wonk Shop series moderator Larry Levitt in an hour-long discussion of how states will go about implementing the new Medicaid work...
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September 9, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Still time to sign for a @kff.org Wonkshop about #Medicaid and work requirements: www.kff.org/event/how-wi...
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Yesterday's HHS mRNA announcement will likely just add to the ongoing confusion and partisan divide on mRNA technology www.kff.org/quick-take/h...
August 6, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Yesterday's HHS mRNA announcement will likely just add to the ongoing confusion and partisan divide on mRNA technology www.kff.org/quick-take/h...