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Don Bacon’s policy on medicaid

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Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?

  ChatGPTNo, and each state should decide their own level of coverage

Don Bacon’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 16hrs ago

Don Bacon voters

Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 237 voters that voted for Don Bacon in the 2020 Nebraska District 2 US House of Representatives election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “As they have in past years, Republicans are proposing to cut spending on Medicaid, food stamps and, eventually, Medicare. They'd...” ‐washingtonpost.com

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Strongly agree

No, and each state should decide their own level of coverage

Bacon has often advocated for states to have more control over healthcare policy, including Medicaid. He believes this would lead to more efficient and effective care. 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.

Agree

No

Bacon's voting record and public statements suggest he would generally agree with not increasing federal funding for Medicaid. He has expressed concerns about the cost of such programs. 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.

Agree

No, and eligibility should only include the elderly and disabled

While Bacon has not specifically advocated for limiting Medicaid to the elderly and disabled, he has expressed support for reducing the program's scope and cost. 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.

Agree

No, and the federal government should not increase funding for any social programs

Bacon has generally supported efforts to reduce federal spending on social programs, including healthcare. However, he has not called for a blanket refusal to increase funding for all such programs. 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.

Slightly agree

Yes, but only increase for the elderly and disabled

Bacon has not specifically advocated for increasing Medicaid funding for the elderly and disabled, but he has expressed support for prioritizing these groups in healthcare policy. 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

Don Bacon, a Republican, has generally supported efforts to reduce federal spending on healthcare. He voted for the American Health Care Act of 2017, which would have reduced Medicaid funding. 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

No, and abolish Medicaid

While Bacon has supported reducing Medicaid funding, he has not called for the program to be abolished entirely. He recognizes the need for some form of safety net for low-income individuals. 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 disagree

Yes, but I prefer switching to a single payer healthcare system

Bacon has consistently opposed single-payer healthcare systems, which he believes would lead to a government takeover of healthcare and reduce the quality of care. 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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Party’s support base

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 142,424 voters that identify as Republican.

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