Our New @kff.org analysis finds that 4.4 million Marketplace enrollees have a mental health diagnosis. Proposed changes to the Marketplace could leave many enrollees without insurance, making it more difficult to access mental health services. Read more from our analysis here: on.kff.org/4kiz6Qb

NEW: The @usedgov.bsky.social just called on all states and districts to create policies regarding student cell phone use in schools, releasing guidance on designing effective phone use management policies.

Policies to limit youth social media and cellphone use are becoming more common. Why? Growing evidence suggests cellphones and social media use are associated with poor mental health, cyberbullying, and can distract from in-person socialization and learning. More info: www.kff.org/mental-healt...

#CMS released a proposed rule to include coverage of anti-obesity medications for the treatment of obesity in Medicare and Medicaid. States have the option to provide this coverage now in Medicaid. See our latest analysis of #Medicaid coverage of obesity drugs: www.kff.org/medicaid/iss...

Fentanyl drove many drug overdose deaths in recent years, including among adolescents. In fact, the share of overdose deaths involving fentanyl increased faster among adolescents than adults.

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