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expanding coverage
latest tracking poll
Most Democrats Prefer a Candidate Who Wants to Build on the ACA
This poll probes Democrats’ views about the general approaches to expanding health coverage and lowering costs put forward by the candidates; and the public’s views about the ACA, Medicare-for-all and a “public option” health plan.
- Washington Post PartNERSHIP
KFF/Post Climate Change Survey of Adults and Teenagers
This survey probes Americans’ views about climate change and willingness to accept trade-offs to address it. A teen survey explores their views of its impact on their generation.
- Election 2020
A Look At Swing Voters Leading Up To The 2020 Election
This analysis with The Cook Political Report profiles voters who are not certain whether they will vote for President Trump or the Democratic nominee in 2020. - family planning
Public Opinion on Reproductive Health Policy
This poll examines attitudes towards the Title X program and other reproductive health care issues in light of recent policy changes made by the Trump administration.
health costs polling
Latest Polling51%
of Americans say they or a family member put off health care due to costs in the past year. (June 2019)
24%
of Americans say it is difficult to afford the costs of prescription drugs. (February 2019)
70%
say it is “very important” that the ACA protections barring insurers from denying coverage for pre-existing conditions remain in effect. (April 2019)
49%
of people with the highest deductibles on employer coverage report difficulties affording health care.
(May 2019)
(May 2019)
OTHER TOPICS
- HIV in the U.S.
Knowledge about HIV Prevention and Treatment
This poll explores attitudes towards, and experiences with, HIV/AIDS in light of President Trump’s plan to significantly reduce new HIV infections in the U.S. - employer health
KFF/LA Times Survey Of Adults With Employer-Sponsored Insurance
Examining attitudes and experiences of adults with employer-sponsored health insurance (ESI), including views of their plans and affordability challenges related to cost-sharing. - PUBLIC HEALTH
Public Awareness around Antibiotic Resistance
This data note explores knowledge and concerns about antibiotic resistance and people’s experiences with them and interactions with doctors. - Health IT
Experiences with Electronic Health Records
This data note examines the public’s attitudes toward and experiences with electronic health records.
the essentials
- 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
Poll Question Finder
Search all KFF polls since 1992 by keyword and date to find full question wording and results.
- affordable care act
Views of the ACA
This interactive captures trends in the public’s views of the ACA since 2010 for different demographic groups. - polling
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.