Urban Institute
Coverage of Urban Institute in the Nexus archive.
- Nonprofit For the Struggle receives $4,000 grant to feed seniors
For the Struggle, Inc., a Charlotte-based nonprofit, received a $4,000 grant from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to provide nutritious meals to seniors facing food insecurity. The grant supports the nonprofit's Senior Feeding Program, which serves over 200 older adults twice weekly, addressing barriers like fixed incomes and food deserts.
- Study says 30% of women in Ohio didn’t get needed reproductive care
A 2024-2025 study by the Urban Institute found that 30% of Ohio women reported needing but not receiving reproductive care, including preventive gynecologic services and birth control, despite Ohio's 2023 constitutional amendment legalizing abortion. Barriers cited include cost, insurance issues, and appointment difficulties, with disparities noted among young people, those with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
- Study: Reproductive healthcare out of reach of one third of Florida women
A study found that 34% of women in Florida needed but did not receive reproductive healthcare services between 2024 and 2025, higher than the national average of 30%. Factors include Florida's restrictive abortion policies, lack of Medicaid expansion, and barriers like a six-week abortion ban and 24-hour waiting period.
- Nearly half of adults struggled to afford healthcare last year, survey finds
A survey of 10,000 U.S. adults found 46% struggled to afford healthcare in 2025, with disparities among uninsured individuals, adults with disabilities, and racial minorities. The Urban Institute report highlights rising costs, unmet healthcare needs, and regional challenges, particularly in the South and rural areas.
- How One Brooklynite Is Grappling With Her Essential Plan Health Coverage Ending
Olivia Killingsworth, a Brooklyn resident with a rare genetic condition, faces losing her Essential Plan health coverage as New York reverts to a previous eligibility formula, potentially leaving 450,000 low-income residents uninsured. The state’s policy change, triggered by federal legislation, reduces income thresholds for eligibility from 250% to 200% of the federal poverty line.
- Nearly half of adults struggled to afford healthcare last year, survey finds
A 2025 survey by the Urban Institute found 46% of U.S. adults struggled to afford healthcare, with 60% of uninsured adults facing affordability challenges. Disparities were noted across insurance types, disabilities, race, and regions like the South and rural areas.
- Nearly half of adults struggled to afford healthcare last year, survey finds
A 2025 survey of 10,000 U.S. adults found 46% struggled to afford healthcare, with uninsured individuals (60%) and those with disabilities (69%) facing the highest challenges. Disparities were noted across race, health conditions like cancer and COPD, and regions like the South and rural areas. The Urban Institute report highlights rising costs, including deductible increases in Marketplace insurance plans.
- Nearly half of adults struggled to afford healthcare last year, survey finds
A 2025 survey of 10,000 U.S. adults found 46% struggled to afford healthcare, with disparities among uninsured individuals (60%), adults with disabilities (69%), and racial minorities. The Urban Institute report highlights affordability challenges linked to medical debt, unmet healthcare needs, and regional disparities, particularly in the South and rural areas.
- Nearly half of adults struggled to afford healthcare last year, survey finds
A 2025 survey of 10,000 U.S. adults found 46% struggled to afford healthcare, with uninsured adults (60%) and those with disabilities (69%) facing the highest challenges. Disparities were noted across race, region, and health conditions, with the South and rural areas reporting higher affordability issues.
- Nearly half of adults struggled to afford healthcare last year, survey finds
A 2025 survey of 10,000 U.S. adults found 46% struggled to afford healthcare, with disparities based on insurance type, disability status, race, and health conditions. Uninsured adults (60%) and those with disabilities (69%) faced the highest affordability challenges, while regions like the South and rural areas reported higher issues compared to urban areas.
- Nearly half of adults struggled to afford healthcare last year, survey finds
A survey of 10,000 U.S. adults found 46% struggled to afford healthcare in 2025, with 60% of uninsured adults reporting affordability challenges. Disparities were noted among people with disabilities, Black and Hispanic adults, and those with chronic health conditions, while regions with limited Medicaid expansion, like the South, saw higher rates of affordability issues.
- Nearly half of adults struggled to afford healthcare last year, survey finds
A 2025 survey of 10,000 U.S. adults found 46% struggled to afford healthcare, with uninsured adults (60%) and those with disabilities (69%) facing the highest challenges. Disparities were noted among racial groups, with Black and Hispanic adults more likely to report affordability issues than white and Asian adults. Health conditions like stroke and COPD correlated with higher rates of unmet healthcare needs due to costs.
- Nearly half of adults struggled to afford healthcare last year, survey finds
A 2025 survey of 10,000 U.S. adults found 46% struggled to afford healthcare, with 60% of uninsured adults facing affordability issues. Disparities existed across insurance types, disabilities, race, and health conditions, with over 70% of those with strokes or COPD reporting challenges. High deductibles and premium increases in Marketplace plans were also highlighted.
- Nonprofits say they are in a crisis
The US nonprofit sector is facing a crisis due to federal funding cuts, with 66% of nonprofits concerned about financial stability and 39% reporting a deficit. Demand for services has increased amid higher inflation and cuts to federal programs. The sector receives at least $240 billion in government grants annually.