A recent KFF poll reveals that a vast majority of voters oppose proposed cuts to Medicaid, with only 17% supporting reductions in the program that covers over 70 million Americans. While 40% prefer maintaining current funding levels and 42% advocate for increases, there is notable support for implementing work requirements, which could potentially save $100 billion by excluding some unemployed individuals from coverage. The poll also shows that Medicaid is highly valued in local communities, with nearly all respondents acknowledging its importance to their lives and those of their families.
A mere 17 percent of poll respondents supported cuts to Medicaid, highlighting widespread public opposition to reducing funding for this essential health program covering over 70 million people.
While most voters oppose cuts to Medicaid, more than 60 percent support imposing work requirements on enrollees, underscoring a complex relationship between public sentiment and policy preferences.
The program, which cost $584 billion in 2024, constitutes a significant portion of federal spending, but the potential $100 billion savings from work requirements indicate a contentious policy discussion.
The poll shows nearly universal agreement on the importance of Medicaid, with 98 percent of Democrats and 94 percent of Republicans acknowledging its significant role in their local communities.
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