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Health Policy (p. 4)

Kaiser Family Foundation. Aug. 15-18, 2013. N=1,000 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 4.

"As you may know, a health care bill was signed into law in March 2010. As far as you know, which comes closest to describing the current status of the health care law? It is still the law of the land and is being implemented. It has been overturned by the Supreme Court and is no longer law. It has been repealed by Congress and is no longer law." Options rotated

8/15-18/13

4/18-21/13

CBS News Poll. July 18-22, 2013. N=1,036 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.

"What would you like to see Congress do when it comes to the health care law? 1. Expand the health care law. OR, 2. Keep the entire health care law as it is. OR, 3. Repeal the part of the law that requires Americans to obtain health insurance if they don't have it, but keep the rest of the law intact. OR, 4. Repeal the entire health care law."

7/18-22/13

1/11-15/13

10/25-28/12

9/8-12/12

7/11-16/12

NBC News/Wall Street Journal Poll conducted by the polling organizations of Peter Hart (D) and Bill McInturff (R). July 17-21, 2013. N=1,000 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.1.

"Now I'm going to read you two statements about the health care plan that was signed into law in 2010. Please tell me which comes closer to your point of view.

"Some/Other people say that if Republicans in Congress believe the health care law is harmful and will have negative consequences for individuals, small businesses, and the economy they should continue to do everything they can to prevent it from being put into effect.

"Some/Other people say that over the past few years, the health care law was passed by Congress, signed by the president, and upheld by the Supreme Court. Regardless of how Republicans in Congress personally feel about the law they should stop trying to block it and should move on to other priorities." Options rotated

7/17-21/13

Gallup Poll. July 10-14, 2013. N=2,027 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.

"In general, how harmful do you feel second-hand smoke is to adults: very harmful, somewhat harmful, not too harmful, or not at all harmful?"

7/10-14/13

"In general, how harmful do you feel smoking is to adults who smoke: very harmful, somewhat harmful, not too harmful, or not at all harmful?"

7/10-14/13

"Should smoking in this country be made totally illegal, or not?" N=972, margin of error ± 4

7/10-14/13

"Should smoking in all public places be made totally illegal, or not?" N=1,055, margin of error ± 4

7/10-14/13

"Do you think it would be justified or unjustified to set higher health insurance rates for people who smoke?"

7/10-14/13

7/7-10/11

7/7-10/05

7/7-9/03

"Do you think it would be justified or unjustified to set higher health insurance rates for people who are significantly overweight?"

7/10-14/13

7/7-10/11

7/10-13/08

7/7-10/05

7/7-9/03

Gallup Poll. June 20-24, 2013. N=2,048 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.

"Do you currently have health insurance, or not?"

6/20-24/13

"As you may know, under the terms of the Affordable Care Act, starting January 1st, most Americans will be required to purchase health insurance or pay a fine. Were you aware of this before now?"

ALL

Do not have health insurance

NBC News/Wall Street Journal Poll conducted by the polling organizations of Peter Hart (D) and Bill McInturff (R). May 30-June 2, 2013. N=1,000 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.1.

"Do you think you and your family will be better off or worse off under the health reform law, or don't you think it will make much difference?"

5/30 - 6/2/13

Kaiser Family Foundation Health Tracking Poll. April 15-20, 2013. N=1,203 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.

"Which comes closer to your view about the 2010 health care law? Those opposed to the health care law should accept that it is now the law of the land and stop trying to block the law's implementation. Those opposed to the health care law should continue trying to change or stop it, so it has less impact on taxpayers, employers, and health care providers." Options rotated

4/15-20/13

Quinnipiac University Poll. March 26-April 1, 2013. N=1,711 registered voters nationwide. Margin of error ± 2.4.

"From what you've heard or read, do you approve or disapprove of the health care law that was enacted in 2010?"

3/26 - 4/1/13

"From what you've heard or read, do you think the 2010 health care law will mostly help you personally, will mostly hurt you personally, or don't you think it will have much of an effect on you personally?"

3/26 - 4/1/13

"As you may know, Medicaid is a government program that pays for health care for low-income people and others with certain disabilities. Do you think that increasing the number of people eligible for Medicaid coverage in your state is a good idea or a bad idea?"

3/26 - 4/1/13

Fox News Poll conducted by Anderson Robbins Research (D) and Shaw & Company Research (R). March 17-19, 2013. N=1,002 registered voters nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.  1/11 & earlier: Conducted by Opinion Dynamics Corp.

"Which one of the following comes closest to what you would like to see lawmakers do with the new health care law? Would you like lawmakers to repeal the law entirely, repeal parts of the law, expand the law, or leave it as is?"

3/17-19/13

10/28-30/12

7/15-17/12

3/10-12/12

4/3-5/11

1/18-19/11

12/14-15/10

10/26-28/10

10/11-13/10

Bloomberg National Poll conducted by Selzer & Company. Feb. 15-18, 2013. N=1,003 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.1.

"How certain are you that Medicare will be there if you need it in retirement? Do you think it will definitely be there, probably be there, probably not be there, or definitely not be there if you need it?"

2/15-18/13

"Do you favor or oppose creating a sliding scale for Medicare so that poorer people get more benefits and wealthy people get fewer benefits?"

2/15-18/13

"Do you think a major overhaul of Medicare is or is not necessary to substantially reduce the deficit?"

2/15-18/13

CNN/ORC Poll. Jan. 14-15, 2013. Adults nationwide.

"As you may know, a bill sometimes known as 'Obamacare' that makes major changes to the country's health care system became law in 2010. Based on what you have read or heard about that legislation, do you favor all of the proposals in Obamacare, favor most of them, oppose most of them, or oppose all of them?" N=406 (Version B), margin of error ± 5

1/14-15/13

ABC News/Washington Post Poll. Nov. 21-25, 2012. N=1,016 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.5.

"Overall, do you support or oppose raising the age for Medicare coverage from 65 to 67?"

11/21-25/12

CNN/ORC Poll. Nov. 16-18, 2012. N=1,023 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.

"As you may know, a bill that makes major changes to the country's health care system became law in 2010. Based on what you have read or heard about that legislation, do you generally favor or generally oppose it?"
3/11 & 6/11: "As you may know, a bill that makes major changes to the country's health care system became law last year. ..."
8/10 & 12/10: "As you may know, a bill that makes major changes to the country's health care system became law earlier this year. ..."
3/10: "As you may know, the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate are trying to pass final legislation that would make major changes in the country's health care system. ..."

11/16-18/12

5/29-31/12

3/24-25/12

11/18-20/11

6/3-7/11

3/11-13/11

12/17-19/10

8/6-10/10

3/19-21/10

"As you may know, a bill that makes major changes to the country's health care system became law in 2010. Based on what you have read or heard about that legislation, do you generally favor or generally oppose it?" If oppose: "Do you oppose that legislation because you think its approach toward health care is too liberal, or because you think it is not liberal enough?" Combined responses
3/11 & 6/11: "As you may know, a bill that makes major changes to the country's health care system became law last year. ..."
8/10 & 12/10: "As you may know, a bill that makes major changes to the country's health care system became law earlier this year. ..."
3/10: "As you may know, the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate are trying to pass final legislation that would make major changes in the country's health care system. ..."

11/16-18/12

5/29-31/12

3/24-25/12

11/18-20/11

6/3-7/11

3/11-13/11

12/17-19/10

8/6-10/10

3/19-21/10

Gallup Poll. Nov. 15-18, 2012. N=1,015 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.

"Do you generally approve or disapprove of the 2010 Affordable Care Act, also known as 'Obama-care,' that restructured the U.S. health care system?"

11/15-18/12

Kaiser Family Foundation Health Tracking Poll. Sept. 13-19, 2012. N=1,534 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.

"Would you say the current Medicare program is working well for most seniors, or not?"

9/13-19/12

"Do you think changes need to be made to the Medicare program to keep it sustainable for the future, or do you think the Medicare program will basically be fine if we leave it as is?" Options rotated

9/13-19/12

"Which comes closer to your opinion? If policymakers made the right changes, they could reduce the federal budget deficit without reducing Medicare spending. OR, In order to significantly reduce the federal budget deficit, policymakers will need to reduce Medicare spending." Options rotated

9/13-19/12

"Which of these two descriptions comes closer to your view of what Medicare should look like in the future? OPTION A: Medicare should continue as it is today, with the government guaranteeing all seniors the same set of health insurance benefits. OR, OPTION B: Medicare should be changed to a system in which the government guarantees each senior a fixed amount of money to help them purchase coverage either from traditional Medicare or from a list of private health plans."

9/13-19/12

7/25 - 8/5/12

USA Today/Gallup Poll. Sept. 16-17, 2012. N=1,066 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 4. Interviews conducted as part of Gallup Daily tracking.

"Turning now to Medicare, are you optimistic or pessimistic that, 20 years from now, the Medicare program will still provide all Americans over age 65 with adequate health care coverage?"

9/16-17/12

CBS News/New York Times Poll. Sept. 8-12, 2012. N=1,301 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.

"In order to keep Medicare financially sound, do you think it will be necessary or not necessary to make changes to the program?" If necessary: "Do you think major changes or minor changes will be necessary?"

9/8-12/12

"Which of these two descriptions comes closer to your view of what Medicare should look like for people who are now under 55 who would be eligible for Medicare coverage in about ten years? 1. Medicare should continue as it is today, with the government providing seniors with health insurance. OR, 2. Medicare should be changed to a system in which the government would provide seniors with a fixed amount of money toward purchasing private health insurance or Medicare insurance."

9/8-12/12

United Technologies/National Journal Congressional Connection Poll conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates International. Sept. 7-9, 2012. N=1,012 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.7.

"Now I'm going to read you some statements about the Medicare program, which pays certain health care costs for people 65 and older. As I read each statement, tell me if you strongly agree with it, somewhat agree, somewhat DISagree or strongly disagree. First, how about . . . ?"

"Medicare will pay enough benefits when I get older to cover all or most of my health care needs"

9/7-9/12

"Congress is likely to cut benefits to the Medicare program leaving it unable to cover my health care needs"

9/7-9/12

"The Medicare program is running out of money and will have to change if it is to survive"

9/7-9/12

"Which of the following two options comes closer to your own view of what Medicare should look like in the future? Option A: Medicare should continue as it is today, with the government providing health insurance and paying doctors and hospitals directly for the services they provide to seniors. OR, Option B: Medicare should be changed to a system where the government provides seniors with a fixed sum of money they could use either to purchase private health insurance or to pay the cost of remaining in the current Medicare program." Options rotated

9/7-9/12

3/22-25/12

"What is more important: taking steps to reduce the budget deficit or keeping Social Security and Medicare benefits as they are?"

9/7-9/12

"Medicare has become a major issue in congressional campaigns this fall. Who do you trust more to preserve the long-term financial health of the Medicare program: President Obama and congressional Democrats, or Mitt Romney and congressional Republicans?" Options rotated

9/7-9/12

"In general, would you say that President Obama's health care reform plan will make things better or worse for each of the following groups? First, how about [see below]. Will Obama's health care reform plan make things better or worse for this group?"

"People who currently do not have health insurance"

9/7-9/12

"The middle class"

9/7-9/12

"The poor"

9/7-9/12

"People like you and your family"

9/7-9/12

"The country overall"

9/7-9/12

"People who are 65 and older"

9/7-9/12

"As you may know, the health care act that Congress passed saves 716 billion dollars in costs from the Medicare program and puts much of that money into expanding the Medicaid program for the poor and working class as well as preventative health care. Do you think that was a good use of the Medicare savings, or not?"

9/7-9/12

Washington Times/JZ Analytics Poll. Aug. 23-25, 2012. N=800 likely voters nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.5.

"Both the Obama and Romney presidential campaigns are arguing over Medicare, which is the government's health program for senior citizens. Who do you think is more likely to try to cut that program: [see below]?"

ALL

18-29 years

30-49

50-64

65 & older

ABC News/Washington Post Poll. Aug. 22-25, 2012. N=1,002 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 4.

"Under [Paul] Ryan's Medicare plan, starting in 10 years people no longer would receive specific Medicare benefits when they turn 65. Instead they would receive a credit for money that they could use to buy insurance, either from the private market or from the government. How do you feel about this proposal to restructure Medicare -- would you say you support it strongly, support it somewhat, oppose it somewhat or oppose it strongly?"

8/22-25/12

AP-GfK Poll conducted by GfK Roper Public Affairs & Corporate Communications. Aug. 16-20, 2012. N=1,006 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.9.

If not retired: "How important do you expect each of the following to be to your financial security in retirement? How about Medicare? How important will that be to your financial security in retirement: extremely important, very important, moderately important, slightly important or not at all important?"
If retired: "How important are each of the following to your financial security in retirement? How about Medicare? How important is that to your financial security in retirement: extremely important, very important, moderately important, slightly important or not at all important?"

8/16-20/12

5/5-9/11

NBC News/Wall Street Journal Poll conducted by the polling organizations of Peter Hart (D) and Bill McInturff (R). Aug. 16-20, 2012. N=1,000 registered voters nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.1.

"Do you feel that Medicare needs a complete overhaul, that it needs major changes, that it needs minor modifications, or do you think it is pretty much okay the way it is?"

8/16-20/12

"There is currently a proposal to change how Medicare would work so seniors being enrolled in the program ten years from now would be given a guaranteed payment some call a voucher from the federal government. Seniors would either purchase one of several government-approved coverage plans from a private health insurance company or pay somewhat more to stay in the traditional Medicare program. Do you think this is a good idea, a bad idea, or do you not know enough about this to have an opinion at this time?"

8/16-20/12

"Now, thinking some more about this proposed change to Medicare: Which of the following statements do you agree with more? Mitt Romney, who says this proposal is a good idea because it would strengthen Medicare and reduce government costs for Medicare by giving future seniors more control over their own health care dollars and a choice between traditional Medicare and a variety of private plans. OR, Barack Obama, who says this proposal is a bad idea because it would end Medicare as we know it by turning it into a voucher system giving seniors a set amount of money to pay for their health care costs and leaving them to personally cover costs above this amount." Options rotated

8/16-20/12

Kaiser Family Foundation Health Tracking Poll. Aug. 7-12, 2012. N=1,208 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.

"As I read each element of the health reform law, please tell me whether you feel very favorable, somewhat favorable, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable about it. First, [see below]. Would you say you feel very favorable, somewhat favorable, somewhat unfavorable or very unfavorable about that?" Each item asked of half the sample.

"The law will provide financial help to low- and moderate-income Americans who don't get insurance through their jobs to help them purchase coverage"

8/7-12/12

7/17-23/12

2/29 - 3/5/12

"The law eliminates out-of-pocket costs for many preventive services, such as blood pressure or cholesterol screenings"

8/7-12/12

2/29 - 3/5/12

"The law requires insurance companies that spend too little money on health care services and too much on administrative costs and profits to give their customers a rebate"

8/7-12/12

2/29 - 3/5/12

"The law requires health plans to provide consumers with easy-to-understand information about benefits and coverage"

8/7-12/12

2/29 - 3/5/12

"The law will create health insurance exchanges or marketplaces where small businesses and people who don't get coverage through their employers can shop for insurance and compare prices and benefits"

8/7-12/12

7/17-23/12

Washington Post/Kaiser Family Foundation Poll. July 25-Aug. 5, 2012. N=3,130 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 2.

"As you may know, a health reform bill was signed into law in 2010. Given what you know about the health reform law, do you have a generally favorable or generally unfavorable opinion of it?" Options rotated

7/25 - 8/5/12

"Which of these two descriptions comes closer to your view of what Medicare should look like in the future? OPTION A: Medicare should continue as it is today, with the government guaranteeing all seniors the same set of health insurance benefits. OR, OPTION B: Medicare should be changed to a system in which the government guarantees each senior a fixed amount of money to help them purchase coverage either from traditional Medicare or from a list of private health plans."

ALL

Democrats

Independents

Republicans

"Do you support or oppose putting a special tax on junk food – that is, things like soda, chips, and candy – and using the money for programs to fight obesity?"

7/25 - 8/5/12

Kaiser Family Foundation Health Tracking Poll. July 17-23, 2012. N=1,227 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.

"Do you think your state will be better off or worse off under the health reform law, or don't you think it will make much difference?"

7/17-23/12

5/12-17/11

"Do you think lower-income Americans will be better off or worse off under the health reform law, or don't you think it will make much difference?"

7/17-23/12

2/29 - 3/5/12

11/10-15/11

5/12-17/11

2/8-13/11

1/4-14/11

9/14-19/10

4/9-14/10

"Do you think middle class Americans will be better off or worse off under the health reform law, or don't you think it will make much difference?"

7/17-23/12

2/29 - 3/5/12

11/10-15/11

5/12-17/11

2/8-13/11

1/4-14/11

9/14-19/10

4/9-14/10

"As you may know, last month the Supreme Court ruled that the health care law is constitutional, upholding most of its provisions. Do you approve or disapprove of the Court's decision in this case?"
5/12: "Though not everyone has had a chance to hear about it / As you noted, the Supreme Court recently decided to uphold the health care law. Do you approve or disapprove of the Court's decision in this case?"

7/17-23/12

6/28-30/12

"Overall, how would you say you feel about the Court's decision? Would you say you feel [see below]?" Options rotated

Disappointed but not angry

Satisfied but not enthusiastic

Angry

Enthusiastic

Some other emotion (vol.)

Don't care (vol.)

Unsure/Refused

"Which comes closer to your view? Now that the Supreme Court has ruled to uphold the health care law, opponents of the law should: Continue trying to block the law from being implemented. Stop their efforts to block the law and move on to other national problems." Options rotated

7/17-23/12

6/28-30/12

"When the requirement that nearly all Americans have health insurance or else pay a fine goes into effect in 2014, do you expect to have to pay that fine, or not?" Half sample A

7/17-23/12

"When the requirement that nearly all Americans have health insurance or else pay a tax goes into effect in 2014, do you expect to have to pay that tax, or not?" Half sample B

7/17-23/12

Fox News Poll conducted by Anderson Robbins Research (D) and Shaw & Company Research (R). July 15-17, 2012. N=901 registered voters nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.  1/11 & earlier: Conducted by Opinion Dynamics Corp.

"Regardless of how you feel about the 2010 health care law, do you agree or disagree with the U.S. Supreme Court decision on the law?"

7/15-17/12

"Now that the Supreme Court has ruled the health care law constitutional, do you feel more reassured or worried about your personal health care in the future?"