During his Senate confirmation hearings, HHS nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made inaccurate statements regarding Medicaid, claiming that most Americans were unhappy with the program due to high premiums. However, a recent poll indicates that 77% of Americans view Medicaid favorably, with nearly half expressing a desire for increased government funding. Kennedy also mistakenly estimated the number of children born under Medicaid, highlighting gaps in knowledge that raise concerns about his suitability for the position.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s testimony at the Senate Finance Committee included incorrect claims about Medicaid, particularly about public satisfaction and the costs of premiums.
A recent KFF survey reveals that 77 percent of Americans favor Medicaid, contradicting Kennedy's assertion that most are unhappy with it.
Despite Kennedy's inaccuracies, nearly half of Americans expressed a desire for increased government spending on Medicaid, reflecting a broad support for the program.
Kennedy's estimation of children born under Medicaid was significantly off, highlighting a lack of basic knowledge about crucial health programs.
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