Most Americans Believe Chronic Illnesses Usually Result from Circumstances Beyond a Person’s Control
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The June 2018 KFF Tracking Poll examines the top issues voters want to hear candidates talk about during their 2018 congressional campaigns, including the importance of specific health care positions such as continuing protections for people with pre-existing conditions. The Kaiser poll also examines the public’s views and experiences with prescription drug advertisements and pricing.
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Source Tracking 2019 Premium Changes on ACA Exchanges…
Source KFF Analysis of the 2016 National Health Interview Survey…
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Source Intermediate projections from 2005-2018 annual Reports of the Boards of Trustees of the Federal Hospital Insurance and Federal Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Funds…
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