Polling
Amid Measles Outbreak, More Americans Are Encountering False Claims and Many Aren’t Sure What to Believe
This poll looks at awareness and concern over the outbreak of measles in the U.S. and finds that a growing share of adults is encountering false claims about the measles vaccines, but many are uncertain whether these claims are true or false. Parents who lean toward believing the false claims are less likely to say they keep their children up to date on routine vaccinations.
Large Majorities Don’t Want Cuts to Medicaid Funding, Including Most Trump Voters and Rural Residents
Amid discussion of changes to the Medicaid program, most of the public say that Medicaid is important to their local communities. About two in ten favor cuts to Medicaid spending. Support for Medicaid cuts remain low even among typically conservative groups such as Republicans, Trump voters, and those living in rural communities. The poll also gauges the impact of arguments for and against Medicaid work requirements and reductions to federal spending on ACA expansion.
Prior to the Election, Most of the Public Say They Have Heard False Claims about Immigrants
Ahead of the 2024 election, a large majority of the public reports hearing false claims about immigrants from candidates or elected officials, and Republicans are much more likely than Democrats to say the false claims about immigrants are “definitely true.” Many immigrants say that Donald Trump’s rhetoric is negatively affecting how they are treated.
- 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.