Washington Voters Strongly Support Medicaid
Potential cuts to the Medicaid program have been getting attention recently due to its monumental importance on the lives of Americans, and especially Washingtonians. Medicaid (known as Apple Health in WA) has found itself on the list for potential cuts at the federal level. However, Washingtonians overwhelmingly support Medicaid in its current form and find great need in its retention.
According to a Morning Consult survey, 92% of Washington voters say it’s important to have a strong, sustainable Medicaid program in the US. Also, 76% of Washington voters have a favorable view of Medicaid, and 70% oppose cutting funding for Medicaid. Voters in our state clearly agree that Medicaid is a priority. When asked about their number one priority in Medicaid, 29% of Washington voters said Affordability, 22% said Accessibility, and 15% said Cost Effectiveness. Medicaid is a popular program that Washingtonians do not want to see cut. Our voters want Medicaid to continue to provide affordable and accessible healthcare coverage to those who need it the most.
Those who use Medicaid in WA – and would therefore be most impacted by federal cuts – account for 25% of the state’s population, according to the Washington State Health Care Authority. Many more children are enrolled in Medicaid, with almost 50% of children in the state finding care in the program. Continue to advocate to your members of Congress about the importance of retaining Medicaid coverage in its current form. Share your story to ensure your member of Congress knows why protecting Medicaid is important to their constituents here.