Polling
Most of the Public Oppose Major Federal Cuts to Health Agencies and Programs and Say They Have Been Made “Recklessly”
As the Trump administration and Congress pursue broad cuts to federal health agencies and budgets, most of the public, including some Republicans, oppose deep budget and staffing cuts to federal health programs and agencies. A narrow majority of Republicans, as well as larger majorities of Democrats and independents, oppose major Medicaid cuts.
Less Than Half of the Public Is Confident That the CDC and FDA Can Carry Out Core Functions
As the Trump administration overhauls government health agencies, partisan trust in these agencies on vaccines has shifted and few express confidence in their ability to carry out key tasks. Most adults are confident in the safety of routine vaccines, but the COVID-19 vaccines remain polarizing with many uncertain about false claims regarding mRNA technology.
A Majority of Lawfully Present Immigrants Are Worried They or a Family Member Could Be Detained or Deported
A companion report based on focus groups provides a window into how likely undocumented immigrants and their families are faring in the current immigration policy landscape.
- Women’s Health Policy
Women’s Views of Abortion Access and Policies in the Dobbs Era
This poll finds one in five women of reproductive age in states with abortion bans say either they or someone they personally know has had difficulty obtaining an abortion. Majorities of women across states—including in those with abortion bans—think abortion should be legal in all or most cases .
- Racial Equity
Survey on Racism, Discrimination and Health
This survey documents the extent and impact of racism and discrimination across American life, including health care. The main report also examines the link between racism and discrimination and worse health and well-being, while subsequent reports tackle other issues.
- LGBTQ+
LGBT Adults’ Experiences with Discrimination and Health Care
This report focuses on LGBT adults’ experiences with discrimination in their daily lives and reveals that LGBT adults are more likely than non-LGBT adults to report experiences with discrimination and unfair treatment in health care.
- Consumer Experiences
KFF Survey of Consumer Experiences with Health Insurance
The survey finds nearly six in 10 people with health insurance experienced a problem using their insurance in the past year, with even larger shares reporting problems among people who are sick or who have mental health needs.
- tracking poll
Health Tracking Poll
Our signature survey project provides up-to-date data on the public’s health care views, knowledge, and experiences. - interactive
Survey Question Finder
Search all KFF polls since 1992 by keyword and date to find full question wording and results.
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Transparency Initiative
KFF is a charter member of the American Association of Public Opinion Researchers’ transparency initiative. - Health Policy 101
The Role of Polls in Health Policy
This chapter of our virtual “textbook” explores why surveys are essential for understanding health policy issues and how to evaluate polls effectively.