Samantha Artiga
@sartiga.bsky.social
VP and Director, Racial Equity and Health Policy, @KFF.org
#Healthpolicy analysis focused on racial health disparities and immigrant health and well-being
#Healthpolicy analysis focused on racial health disparities and immigrant health and well-being
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Samantha Artiga
@sartiga.bsky.social
· Nov 21
👋Hi! I'm Samantha Artiga VP and Director of the Racial Equity and Health Policy program @kff.org, a nonprofit that provides #healthpolicy data, polling, and journalism. My focus is on addressing racial and ethnic #healthdisparities and #immigrant health and well-being. Follow for our latest.
As outlined in our @kff.org policy watch, federal and state laws and regulations provide protections designed to safeguard Medicaid applicant and enrollee data. These protections limit the use and sharing of personal information for administering the program.
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What Privacy and Protection Standards are in Place for Medicaid Enrollees’ Personal Data? | KFF
This policy watch discusses the data privacy protections in Medicaid and the implications of breaches or violations of those protections.
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July 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
As outlined in our @kff.org policy watch, federal and state laws and regulations provide protections designed to safeguard Medicaid applicant and enrollee data. These protections limit the use and sharing of personal information for administering the program.
www.kff.org/policy-watch...
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The final bill passed by the House limited the penalty to states covering immigrants who are not a “qualified alien” or lawfully residing “child or pregnant woman” covered under the Medicaid option.
A small language change in the version of the reconciliation bill that is being considered today made a big change in what's at stake for health coverage of lawfully residing children and pregnant people www.kff.org/medicaid/iss...
Proposed Medicaid Federal Match Penalty for States that Have Expanded Coverage for Immigrants: State-by-State Estimates | KFF
This analysis examines the potential impacts of a provision in the House reconciliation bill that proposes reducing the federal matching rate for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Medicaid expansion popul...
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May 22, 2025 at 6:40 PM
The final bill passed by the House limited the penalty to states covering immigrants who are not a “qualified alien” or lawfully residing “child or pregnant woman” covered under the Medicaid option.
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⚡ KFF’s @sartiga.bsky.social writes about how a small change in the reconciliation bill being considered by the House rules committee makes a big change in what’s at stake for health coverage of lawfully residing immigrant children and pregnant people. #QuickTake on.kff.org/43NYyH9
May 21, 2025 at 4:10 PM
⚡ KFF’s @sartiga.bsky.social writes about how a small change in the reconciliation bill being considered by the House rules committee makes a big change in what’s at stake for health coverage of lawfully residing immigrant children and pregnant people. #QuickTake on.kff.org/43NYyH9
A small language change in the version of the reconciliation bill that is being considered today made a big change in what's at stake for health coverage of lawfully residing children and pregnant people www.kff.org/medicaid/iss...
Proposed Medicaid Federal Match Penalty for States that Have Expanded Coverage for Immigrants: State-by-State Estimates | KFF
This analysis examines the potential impacts of a provision in the House reconciliation bill that proposes reducing the federal matching rate for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Medicaid expansion popul...
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May 21, 2025 at 2:15 PM
A small language change in the version of the reconciliation bill that is being considered today made a big change in what's at stake for health coverage of lawfully residing children and pregnant people www.kff.org/medicaid/iss...
New @kff.org overview of potential impacts of budget reconciliation on health coverage for immigrant families:
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Potential Impacts of 2025 Budget Reconciliation on Health Coverage for Immigrant Families | KFF
This policy watch discusses key provisions in the draft 2025 budget reconciliation legislation that are aimed at limiting health coverage for immigrant families.
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May 16, 2025 at 1:13 PM
New @kff.org overview of potential impacts of budget reconciliation on health coverage for immigrant families:
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My new @kff.org quick take discusses the House's proposed penalty to reduce Medicaid financing for states covering undocumented immigrants with their own funds and identifies which states would be affected:
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Which States Would Be Affected by a House Proposal to Cut Federal Medicaid Funding for States That Cover Undocumented Immigrants?
KFF data show that as of April 2025, 14 states plus DC use state-only dollars to provide health coverage to children regardless of immigration status, including 7 states that also do so for at least s...
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May 13, 2025 at 4:10 PM
My new @kff.org quick take discusses the House's proposed penalty to reduce Medicaid financing for states covering undocumented immigrants with their own funds and identifies which states would be affected:
www.kff.org/quick-take/w...
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14 states + DC use state-only funds to provide health coverage to children regardless of immigration status, with 7 states + DC also covering some adults
These programs fill gaps in coverage for immigrants who remain ineligible for federally-funded coverage
www.kff.org/racial-equit...
These programs fill gaps in coverage for immigrants who remain ineligible for federally-funded coverage
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May 12, 2025 at 4:12 PM
14 states + DC use state-only funds to provide health coverage to children regardless of immigration status, with 7 states + DC also covering some adults
These programs fill gaps in coverage for immigrants who remain ineligible for federally-funded coverage
www.kff.org/racial-equit...
These programs fill gaps in coverage for immigrants who remain ineligible for federally-funded coverage
www.kff.org/racial-equit...
New @kff.org survey and focus group reports document how the immigration policy landscape is affecting the daily lives, health, and well-being of immigrant families. These impacts may have long-term negative effects on health, including their children's health, and the nation’s economy and workforce
May 8, 2025 at 7:09 PM
New @kff.org survey and focus group reports document how the immigration policy landscape is affecting the daily lives, health, and well-being of immigrant families. These impacts may have long-term negative effects on health, including their children's health, and the nation’s economy and workforce
In implementing President Trump’s orders to eliminate DEI initiatives, the administration has taken broader action to eliminate priorities, actions, data, and funding related to diversity and disparities, which could widen racial health disparities: www.kff.org/racial-equit...
Elimination of Federal Diversity Initiatives: Implications for Racial Health Equity | KFF
This brief explains the potential impacts of the elimination of diversity and disparities-related initiatives under the Trump administration on racial health disparities.
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March 27, 2025 at 3:58 PM
In implementing President Trump’s orders to eliminate DEI initiatives, the administration has taken broader action to eliminate priorities, actions, data, and funding related to diversity and disparities, which could widen racial health disparities: www.kff.org/racial-equit...
Undocumented immigrants are not eligible for federally-funded health programs, including Medicaid, Medicare, and the ACA Marketplaces.
Immigrants pay more into the health care system than they use, helping to subsidize health care for U.S. born citizens.
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Immigrants pay more into the health care system than they use, helping to subsidize health care for U.S. born citizens.
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5 Key Facts About Immigrants and Medicaid | KFF
Confusion persists about immigrants’ eligibility for federal programs, with about half or more of U.S. adults and immigrants adults saying they are unsure or incorrectly believe that most immigrants t...
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February 20, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Undocumented immigrants are not eligible for federally-funded health programs, including Medicaid, Medicare, and the ACA Marketplaces.
Immigrants pay more into the health care system than they use, helping to subsidize health care for U.S. born citizens.
www.kff.org/racial-equit...
Immigrants pay more into the health care system than they use, helping to subsidize health care for U.S. born citizens.
www.kff.org/racial-equit...
Amid ongoing confusion about immigrants' eligibility for federal programs, we highlight 5 Key Facts About Immigrants and Medicaid in a new @kff.org brief: www.kff.org/racial-equit...
5 Key Facts About Immigrants and Medicaid | KFF
Confusion persists about immigrants’ eligibility for federal programs, with about half or more of U.S. adults and immigrants adults saying they are unsure or incorrectly believe that most immigrants t...
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February 19, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Amid ongoing confusion about immigrants' eligibility for federal programs, we highlight 5 Key Facts About Immigrants and Medicaid in a new @kff.org brief: www.kff.org/racial-equit...
Updated @kff.org analysis of health coverage by race and ethnicity from 2010-2023. Despite coverage gains over time, racial disparities persisted in 2023. Disparities could widen due to potential Medicaid cuts, expiration of ACA subsidies, and immigration policy changes.
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Health Coverage by Race and Ethnicity, 2010-2023 | KFF
There were gains in coverage across most racial and ethnic groups between 2019 and 2023 after several years of rising uninsured rates during the first Trump administration. The coverage gains between ...
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February 13, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Updated @kff.org analysis of health coverage by race and ethnicity from 2010-2023. Despite coverage gains over time, racial disparities persisted in 2023. Disparities could widen due to potential Medicaid cuts, expiration of ACA subsidies, and immigration policy changes.
www.kff.org/racial-equit...
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New from @KFF: we examine the potential implications of mass deportations for families, the economy, and the workforce, drawing on KFF research during the first Trump administration: www.kff.org/racial-equit...
Potential Impacts of Mass Detention and Deportation Efforts on the Health and Well-Being of Immigrant Families | KFF
This brief discusses the potential implications of increased enforcement actions under the Trump administration for the health and well-being of families and potential broader impacts for communities,...
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February 6, 2025 at 3:25 PM
New from @KFF: we examine the potential implications of mass deportations for families, the economy, and the workforce, drawing on KFF research during the first Trump administration: www.kff.org/racial-equit...
In yesterday's exchange with Sen. Alsobrooks, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. suggested that Black people have different immunity than White people. As I write in a new @kff.org QuickTake, the idea of biological differences by race is disproven and has harmful consequences.
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January 31, 2025 at 4:17 PM
In yesterday's exchange with Sen. Alsobrooks, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. suggested that Black people have different immunity than White people. As I write in a new @kff.org QuickTake, the idea of biological differences by race is disproven and has harmful consequences.
www.kff.org/quick-take/r...
www.kff.org/quick-take/r...
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⚡ Following an exchange between Sen. Angela Alsobrooks and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during yesterday’s hearing, KFF’s @sartiga.bsky.social writes about the key differences between classifications based on genetic ancestry and race. #QuickTake on.kff.org/4aHHANr
January 31, 2025 at 2:38 PM
⚡ Following an exchange between Sen. Angela Alsobrooks and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during yesterday’s hearing, KFF’s @sartiga.bsky.social writes about the key differences between classifications based on genetic ancestry and race. #QuickTake on.kff.org/4aHHANr
My conversation with Alice Park @time-magazine.bsky.social
“The idea of biological differences by race has been disproven"... "Historically, it’s been used for an array of abuses and mistreatment of people of color.”
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“The idea of biological differences by race has been disproven"... "Historically, it’s been used for an array of abuses and mistreatment of people of color.”
time.com/7210699/rfk-...
RFK Jr. Says He Doesn't Know if COVID-19 Vaccines Work
RFK Jr. has expressed fringe beliefs about the COVID-19 pandemic, which worries health experts.
time.com
January 30, 2025 at 7:36 PM
My conversation with Alice Park @time-magazine.bsky.social
“The idea of biological differences by race has been disproven"... "Historically, it’s been used for an array of abuses and mistreatment of people of color.”
time.com/7210699/rfk-...
“The idea of biological differences by race has been disproven"... "Historically, it’s been used for an array of abuses and mistreatment of people of color.”
time.com/7210699/rfk-...
As President Trump’s immigration policies unfold, effects will ripple across the millions of people living in immigrant families, including U.S.-born citizen children. Prior KFF research from the first Trump administration provides a window into the health-related impacts www.kff.org/quick-take/p...
January 24, 2025 at 6:49 PM
As President Trump’s immigration policies unfold, effects will ripple across the millions of people living in immigrant families, including U.S.-born citizen children. Prior KFF research from the first Trump administration provides a window into the health-related impacts www.kff.org/quick-take/p...
Reposted by Samantha Artiga
⚡ KFF’s @sartiga.bsky.social writes about the likely health-related impacts of President Trump’s recent immigration policy changes. #QuickTake on.kff.org/4hrREfN
January 24, 2025 at 6:38 PM
⚡ KFF’s @sartiga.bsky.social writes about the likely health-related impacts of President Trump’s recent immigration policy changes. #QuickTake on.kff.org/4hrREfN
1 in 4 children in the U.S. has at least one immigrant parent. Policies that may be implemented under the Trump administration could have significant implications for these children, the vast majority of whom are citizens: www.kff.org/racial-equit...
Children of Immigrants: Key Facts on Health Coverage and Care | KFF
This brief provides key data on socioeconomic characteristics and health coverage among children of immigrants based on KFF analysis of the American Community Survey data. It also examines potential i...
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January 16, 2025 at 4:37 PM
1 in 4 children in the U.S. has at least one immigrant parent. Policies that may be implemented under the Trump administration could have significant implications for these children, the vast majority of whom are citizens: www.kff.org/racial-equit...
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⚡ KFF’s @sartiga.bsky.social explains how President-elect Trump reinvoking Title 42 public health restrictions to close the U.S.-Mexico border upon taking office would restrict immigration to the U.S. under the rubric of public health protection. #QuickTake on.kff.org/4ahDqeT
January 13, 2025 at 2:33 PM
⚡ KFF’s @sartiga.bsky.social explains how President-elect Trump reinvoking Title 42 public health restrictions to close the U.S.-Mexico border upon taking office would restrict immigration to the U.S. under the rubric of public health protection. #QuickTake on.kff.org/4ahDqeT
Recent reports suggest President-elect Trump plans to reinvoke Title 42 public health restrictions to close the border between Mexico and the U.S upon taking office. Such action would restrict immigration to the U.S. under the rubric of public health protection:
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President-Elect Trump May Again Invoke Title 42 to Restrict Immigration
Recent reports suggest President-elect Trump plans to reinvoke Title 42 public health restrictions to close the border between Mexico and the U.S upon taking office. Such action would restrict immigra...
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January 13, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Recent reports suggest President-elect Trump plans to reinvoke Title 42 public health restrictions to close the border between Mexico and the U.S upon taking office. Such action would restrict immigration to the U.S. under the rubric of public health protection:
www.kff.org/quick-take/p...
www.kff.org/quick-take/p...
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (NHPI) people remain underrepresented in research. Two new @kff.org briefs provide a deeper understanding of their health and health care experiences through analysis of available data and focus groups:
December 3, 2024 at 7:58 PM
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (NHPI) people remain underrepresented in research. Two new @kff.org briefs provide a deeper understanding of their health and health care experiences through analysis of available data and focus groups:
New our @kff.org brief examines how the incoming Trump Administration could affect pending lawsuits that touch on many aspects of health care including preventive services, abortion care, gender-affirming care, and protections and health coverage for DACA recipients www.kff.org/racial-equit...
How Pending Health-Related Lawsuits Could be Impacted by the Incoming Trump Administration | KFF
This brief provides an overview of current lawsuits in health policy including preventive services, abortion care, gender affirming care, Medicare drug price negotiations, nursing home staffing rules,...
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November 25, 2024 at 5:48 PM
New our @kff.org brief examines how the incoming Trump Administration could affect pending lawsuits that touch on many aspects of health care including preventive services, abortion care, gender-affirming care, and protections and health coverage for DACA recipients www.kff.org/racial-equit...
Our new @kff.org brief examines the health and economic implications of expected immigration policies under a second Trump administration, including plans to restrict legal immigration pathways and deport millions of immigrants
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Expected Immigration Policies Under a Second Trump Administration and Their Health and Economic Implications | KFF
This issue brief discusses key changes to immigration policies that may take place under the second Trump administration based on his previous record and campaign statements, and their implications.
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November 21, 2024 at 3:32 PM
Our new @kff.org brief examines the health and economic implications of expected immigration policies under a second Trump administration, including plans to restrict legal immigration pathways and deport millions of immigrants
www.kff.org/racial-equit...
www.kff.org/racial-equit...
👋Hi! I'm Samantha Artiga VP and Director of the Racial Equity and Health Policy program @kff.org, a nonprofit that provides #healthpolicy data, polling, and journalism. My focus is on addressing racial and ethnic #healthdisparities and #immigrant health and well-being. Follow for our latest.
November 21, 2024 at 3:25 PM
👋Hi! I'm Samantha Artiga VP and Director of the Racial Equity and Health Policy program @kff.org, a nonprofit that provides #healthpolicy data, polling, and journalism. My focus is on addressing racial and ethnic #healthdisparities and #immigrant health and well-being. Follow for our latest.