Most voters oppose cuts to Medicaid, the health program for over 70 million Americans. A recent poll by KFF reveals that only 17% support reducing its funding. In contrast, 40% want to maintain current funding levels, while 42% think it should be increased.
Yet, there’s strong backing for certain policy changes related to Medicaid. For example, more than 60% of voters, including 47% of Democrats, favor requiring recipients to work. This idea is gaining traction among some Republicans in Congress.
Implementing a work requirement could potentially save around $100 billion from Medicaid’s budget. However, this would also mean that people who are unemployed or who fail to complete necessary paperwork would lose their coverage. In 2024, Medicaid expenses are projected to be about $584 billion, making up roughly 8% of federal spending.
The survey also highlights the program’s significance. More than half of the participants reported having Medicaid coverage themselves or knowing someone who did. There’s a broad consensus on the importance of Medicaid in communities, with 98% of Democrats and 94% of Republicans agreeing it’s vital or very important.
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