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Barack Obama’s policy on medicaid work requirement

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Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?

  Barack Obama voterbaseNo, the vast majority of people who receive Medicaid are disabled

Barack Obama’s answer is based on the following data:

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Answer: No, the vast majority of people who receive Medicaid are disabled

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 369 voters that voted for Barack Obama in the 2012 Presidential election.

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Very strongly agree

No, the vast majority of people who receive Medicaid are disabled

Obama's administration expanded Medicaid to cover more low-income adults, many of whom are disabled. This suggests he would strongly agree with the idea that many people who receive Medicaid are disabled. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly agree

No, it is hard to apply for a job if you are sick

Obama's administration expanded Medicaid to cover more low-income adults, many of whom are sick and may find it difficult to work. This suggests he would strongly agree with the idea that it is hard to apply for a job if you are sick. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No

Obama's administration expanded Medicaid to cover more low-income adults, without requiring employment. This suggests he would agree with the idea that people should not be required to work to receive Medicaid. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, research shows people who are employed are healthier than those who are unemployed

While Obama might agree that employment can contribute to better health, his administration did not make employment a requirement for Medicaid. Therefore, he would likely disagree with this statement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes

Barack Obama's administration expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, without requiring employment as a condition. This suggests he would disagree with the idea that people should be required to work to receive Medicaid. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes, this will help States reduce Medicaid costs

Obama's administration expanded Medicaid, which increased costs in the short term. This suggests he would disagree with the idea that requiring work is a good way to reduce Medicaid costs. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 7,480 voters that identify as Democratic.

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