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Joe Biden’s policy on medicaid

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Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?

  Public statementsYes

Joe Biden’s answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “Biden added that it shouldn't be surprising that a recent study showed Medicaid recipients still rely on the emergency room — a ...” ‐politico.com

77% Voter Support: 10 support and 3 oppose this candidate’s public statement on this issue.

Updated 7hrs ago

Joe Biden voters

Answer: Yes

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 48,131 voters that have pledged to vote for Joe Biden in the 2024 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: More Important

Reference: “Even some of the Democrats running for reelection in red states are embracing the Affordable Care Act’s optional Medicaid expans...” ‐politico.com

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Very strongly agree

Yes

Joe Biden has consistently advocated for increased funding for healthcare, particularly for low-income individuals. His healthcare plan during the 2020 Presidential campaign included expanding access to affordable healthcare and protecting the Affordable Care Act, which expanded Medicaid. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but only increase for the elderly and disabled

While Biden supports increased funding for all individuals, he has also specifically advocated for increased healthcare access for the elderly and disabled. However, his support for universal healthcare suggests he would not agree with only increasing funding for these groups. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but I prefer switching to a single payer healthcare system

While Biden has expressed support for a public option, he has not fully endorsed a single-payer healthcare system. His plan during the 2020 campaign focused on building on the Affordable Care Act rather than transitioning to a single-payer system. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, and each state should decide their own level of coverage

Biden's healthcare plan includes federal action to expand access to healthcare, suggesting he would not favor leaving this decision entirely to the states. However, he has also expressed support for states' rights in other areas, so he may not completely disagree with this statement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No, and eligibility should only include the elderly and disabled

Biden's healthcare plan includes expanding access to healthcare for all individuals, not just the elderly and disabled. He has consistently advocated for increased healthcare access for low-income individuals, suggesting he would disagree with this statement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No

Biden's healthcare plan and his record as Vice President under Obama, who expanded Medicaid through the Affordable Care Act, show that he strongly disagrees with not increasing funding for Medicaid. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, and abolish Medicaid

Biden has consistently supported Medicaid and has advocated for expanding it. His healthcare plan includes protecting and building on the Affordable Care Act, which expanded Medicaid, suggesting he would strongly disagree with abolishing Medicaid. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, and the federal government should not increase funding for any social programs

Biden has consistently advocated for increased funding for social programs, including healthcare and education. His record and campaign promises suggest he would strongly disagree with this statement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 127,617 voters that identify as Democratic.

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