Polling
KFF/The Washington Post Trans Survey
Majorities Worry About the Future of Medicare, But See the Washington Debate About Cuts as Mostly Politics
Large majorities of the public hold favorable views of Medicare and Medicaid. While most people worry about Medicare’s sustainability for the future, they also view the debate in Washington about Medicare cuts as largely politics.
News Release
About 4 in 10 Say Their Households Were Sick from Winter Viruses, But Most Aren’t Worried About Getting Seriously Ill from COVID-19
This survey finds that nearly four-in-ten adults say their households were recently sick with COVID-19, the Flu, or RSV, and news of the viruses is making many more likely to wear masks and take other precautions. It also explores uptake of the new bivalent booster, why many vaccinated adults have not gotten it, and enthusiasm for another shot among those who have.
News Release
- MENTAL HEALTH
KFF/CNN Mental Health In America Survey
The latest KFF/CNN partnership survey examines growing concerns regarding mental health in America at a time of economic uncertainty following the COVID-19 pandemic. This report looks at how mental health impacts key groups including younger adults, LGBT adults, Hispanic adults, and the uninsured, while also assessing awareness of the new 988 crisis hotline.
- Health Costs
Health Care Debt In The U.S.: The Broad Consequences Of Medical And Dental Bills
Conducted for a KHN/NPR journalism project, this survey finds that four in ten adults have some form of health care debt. Many of those with such debt report making personal sacrifices and enduring financial consequences as a result of their debt, while nearly one in five think they will never be able to pay off.
- Health Costs
Americans’ Challenges with Health Care Costs
This brief summarizes our recent polling on the public’s experiences with health care costs and the consequences of high costs on the uninsured and those with lower incomes.
- PRescription Drugs
Public Opinion on Prescription Drugs and Their Prices
This charticle draws on recent KFF poll findings to provide an in-depth look at the public’s attitudes toward prescription drugs and their prices. Results include Americans’ opinions on drug affordability, pharmaceutical companies, and various potential measures that could lower prices.
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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. - Charts & Slides
Polling Chart Collections
From single payer to prescription drugs to women’s health, polling chart packs assemble our recent polling on a variety of topics.