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Americans Remain Negative Toward Healthcare Law
Americans remain more negative than positive toward the Affordable Care Act on various measures, including 43% approval and 54% disapproval of the law itself. A clear majority (64%) say the law has not directly affected them.
Nearly Half of U.S. Says Healthcare Headed in Wrong Direction
Americans are divided over President-elect Trump's policies for lowering healthcare costs. Views vary by political affiliation, but by two to one, independents think the policies take the U.S. in the wrong direction.
In U.S., 69% Remain Unaffected by Health Law to Date
Sixty-nine percent of Americans say they have been unaffected by the healthcare law so far, with 19% saying they have been hurt and 9% helped. In the long run, twice as many expect to be hurt rather than helped by the law.
Americans' Familiarity With Healthcare Law Unchanged
Americans are no more familiar with the healthcare law now than they were last August, when Gallup began asking Americans about it. Republicans are more likely than other adults to say they are very or somewhat familiar with the law.
Majority of Americans Still Disapprove of Healthcare Law
Americans continue to be more likely to disapprove than approve of the Affordable Care Act, 51% to 41%. Nearly six in 10 believe the law, in the long run, will make the healthcare situation in the U.S. worse or will make no difference.
Uninsured Down Since Obamacare; Cost, Quality Still Concerns
Since key provisions of the Affordable Care Act took effect, fewer U.S. adults lack health insurance and have difficulty affording the care or medicines they need, but they remain concerned about the cost and quality of healthcare.
Americans Slightly Less Negative About Healthcare Law
Americans' views of the healthcare law have stabilized, with approval now at about where it was in November, and disapproval is down slightly. Overall attitudes continue to tilt negatively, with 41% approving and 51% disapproving.
Affordable Care Act Gains Majority Approval for First Time
A majority of Americans approve of the Affordable Care Act for the first time since it was enacted in 2010. Still, 40% want significant changes.
Americans Still Say Health Law More Harmful Than Helpful
Americans say that, in the long run, the Affordable Care Act will make the healthcare situation in the U.S. worse (48%) rather than better (35%). These attitudes have changed little since late November.
The Art of the Deal on Healthcare: Repeal vs. Repair
A significant number of Democrats nationwide want changes to the Affordable Care Act, giving President Trump bargaining power as he proposes new healthcare legislation.