Modern Medicaid Alliance Survey Says Americans Support Increased Funding for Medicaid Amid COVID-19

May 31, 2020

Re-posted from the Modern Medicaid Alliance

In a recent Morning Consult poll, the Modern Medicaid Alliance asked registered voters for their opinions on the role of Medicaid amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Respondents overwhelmingly agree: as tens of millions of Americans lose their jobs and health coverage due to COVID-19, increasing funding for Medicaid should be a priority for Congress.

83% of voters think increasing funding for Medicaid amid COVID-19 should be a priority for Congress. That includes 94% of Democrats 73% of Republicans Only 5% think Congress Should not increase funding to Medicaid As COVID-19 Causes millions of Americans to lose their jobs and health coverage, over three quarters of voters (79% think it is better for lawmakers to increase spending on public programs like Medicaid rather than decrease spending.  Voter Concern about cutting Medicaid Benefits Registered Voters – 80% concerned 20% not concerned Democrat Voters 91% concerned 9% not concerned Independent Voters 70% concerned 22% not concerned Republican Voters – 70% concerned 70% not concerned Voters on Medicaid – 90% concerned 10% not concerned.  A majority of voters (66%) THINK WE SHOULD ENSURE Medicaid is strong and stable to help the millions of Americans who have lost their jobs and health insurance during the COVID-19 crisis

Many of the millions of Americans who have recently lost their jobs are turning to Medicaid to address the health care needs of not only themselves, but their families as well. We must ensure the program is strong enough to support them when they need it most.

As our nation works to overcome the COVID-19 crisis, the Modern Medicaid Alliance is committed to protecting the critically important safety net that Medicaid provides. Join us by sharing the widespread support for a strong and stable Medicaid program today.

Download the survey results memo here

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