KFF February 28, 2020
A quick look at the public’s view of Medicaid, the government health insurance and long-term care program for low-income adults and children, from recent KFF polls.
#1 Public Holds Favorable Views Of Medicaid
A large majority of the public has a favorable view of the Medicaid program. Most recently, the July 2019 KFF Health Tracking Poll found three-fourths saying they have an either “very favorable” (39%) or “somewhat favorable” (36%) favorable view of the program, while just one-fifth say they have an unfavorable view. A majority of Democrats (85%), independents (76%), and Republicans (65%) view the program favorably.
Figure 1: Large Majority Of The Public Have A Favorable View Of Medicaid
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