Adults Without Health Insurance Who Could Not See a Doctor Because of Cost

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The Status of Abortion-related State Ballot Initiatives Since Dobbs Last updated on November 4, 2026

https://www.kff.org/womens-health-policy/the-status-of-abortion-related-state-ballot-initiatives-since-dobbs/ Since the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision, overturning Roe v. Wade, voters in 19 states have weighed in on ballot measures regarding abortion– some more than once. In November 2026, voters in 4 states (Idaho, Missouri, Nevada, and Virginia) weighed in on statutes and constitutional amendments affecting the legal status of abortion in their state. Voters in Virginia and Nevada affirmed the right to abortion in their state constitutions. Voters in Missouri rejected a constitutional amendment that would have repealed the “Right to Reproductive Freedom Initiative,” passed by voters in 2024, banned abortion except if there is a medical emergency, fatal fetal anomaly, or the pregnancy is a result of rape and incest (and the abortion is performed before 12 weeks LMP), and prohibited minors from accessing gender-affirming care. A measure in Idaho that would have created a statute that guaranteed the right to abortion until fetal viability, or after fetal viability when the patient experiences a medical emergency, failed.

Midterm Voters Give Democrats a Big Advantage to Handle Health Care Liz Hamel Liz Hamel Published: November 4, 2026

https://www.kff.org/quick-insights/midterm-voters-give-democrats-a-big-advantage-to-handle-health-care/ KFF's analysis of the 2026 Voter Poll by SSRS shows midterm voters gave Democrats a 19-percentage-point advantage on which party is better able to handle health care.

Abortion on the 2026 Ballot: The Evolving Landscape of State Abortion Initiatives Authors: Laurie Sobel, Rolonda Donelson, and Alina Salganicoff Published: Nov 4, 2026

https://www.kff.org/womens-health-policy/abortion-on-the-2026-ballot-the-evolving-landscape-of-state-abortion-initiatives/ This issue brief reviews the abortion-related initiatives currently slated to be on the ballot in November 2026 and examines how these measures may impact abortion access in several states.

State and Federal Reproductive Rights and Abortion Litigation Tracker Last updated on Nov 4, 2026

https://www.kff.org/womens-health-policy/litigation-involving-reproductive-health-and-rights-in-the-federal-courts/ The Supreme Court’s Dobbs ruling, overturning Roe v. Wade, returned the decision to restrict or protect abortion to states. In many states, abortion providers and advocates are challenging state abortion bans contending that the bans violate the state constitution or another state law. Additionally, new questions have arisen regarding the intersection of federal and state authority when it impacts access to abortion and contraception.

1115 Waiver Watch: A Look at Budget Neutrality Policy Changes Authors: Amaya Diana and Elizabeth Hinton Published: Nov 5, 2026

https://www.kff.org/medicaid/1115-waiver-watch-a-look-at-budget-neutrality-policy-changes/ Section 1115 Medicaid demonstration waivers offer states an avenue to test new approaches in Medicaid that differ from what is required by federal statute, if [in the Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary’s view] the approach is likely to “promote the objectives of the Medicaid program.” Nearly all states have at least one active Section 1115 waiver and some states have multiple 1115 waivers. Under long-standing policy and practice, Section 1115 demonstration waivers were required to be “budget neutral” to the federal government over the course of the waiver, meaning federal costs under the waiver could not exceed what they would have been for the state without the waiver. Using 1115 waivers has allowed states to generate “savings” that can be reinvested (under the waiver) to support new initiatives (e.g. coverage expansions, new benefits etc.).

New Public Charge Guidance Leaves Key Questions Unanswered, Likely Deepening Chilling Effects Among Immigrant Families Authors: Drishti Pillai and Samantha Artiga Published: Nov 5, 2026

https://www.kff.org/immigrant-health/new-public-charge-guidance-leaves-key-questions-unanswered-likely-deepening-chilling-effects-among-immigrant-families/ On July 20, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule that largely rescinded 2022 Biden-era public charge regulations. The new rule gives immigration officials broad discretion to decide whether to deny a green card to someone applying for Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR or “green card”) status because they are likely to become a “public charge.” The new rule provided limited details in place of the prior regulations, suggesting in the preamble that DHS would provide additional information through sub-regulatory guidance. On August 18, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued accompanying Policy Manual guidance on how officers should make public charge determinations under the new rule. The rule took effect on September 18, 2026. This issue brief discusses the sub-regulatory guidance issued by USCIS to guide public charge determinations under the new rule and implications for immigrant families’ access to health coverage and care.