A recent KFF poll shows over 80% of Americans favor maintaining or increasing Medicaid spending amid proposed GOP cuts. The poll finds that 40% want the current funding levels, while 42% advocate for increases, marking the highest support in nearly two decades. Bipartisan backing is strong, with 95% of Democrats and two-thirds of Republicans supporting the spending. Additionally, 97% of respondents believe in Medicaid's critical importance to their communities, reinforcing the need for stable or increased funding.
More than 8 in 10 Americans want Medicaid spending kept the same or increased, despite recent Republican-led legislation proposing steep cuts.
The KFF poll revealed 42% of Americans believe Medicaid funding should be increased, which is the highest percentage since the polling started nearly 20 years ago.
One significant finding was that bipartisan consensus exists; 95% of Democratic voters and 67% of Republican voters support maintaining or increasing current Medicaid spending.
Nearly all respondents—97%—consider Medicaid important within their communities, with over half indicating its importance for themselves and their families.
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