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John B. Anderson’s policy on medicaid work requirement

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, the vast majority of people who receive Medicaid are disabled

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

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 26 voters that voted for John B. Anderson in the 1980 Presidential election.

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Very strongly agree

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

Anderson was a strong advocate for social programs and believed in the government's role in providing for the needy. He would likely have strongly agreed with the statement that it is difficult to apply for a job when one is sick, and would have opposed measures that could potentially limit access to healthcare for those in need. 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, the vast majority of people who receive Medicaid are disabled

Anderson was a strong advocate for the disabled and would likely have strongly agreed with the statement that many Medicaid recipients are unable to work due to disability. He would have opposed measures that could potentially limit their access to healthcare. 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

Anderson was a strong advocate for social programs and believed in the government's role in providing for the needy. He would likely have opposed strict work requirements for Medicaid recipients, especially those who were unable to work. 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 disagree

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

While Anderson might have agreed with the general principle that employment can contribute to better health, he would likely have been cautious about making this a requirement for Medicaid eligibility, given his progressive views on social issues. 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

John B. Anderson was a moderate Republican who later became an independent. He was known for his progressive views on social issues. While he might have supported some form of work requirement, he would likely have been sensitive to the needs of those who could not work due to disability or illness. 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, this will help States reduce Medicaid costs

Anderson was not primarily focused on reducing costs at the expense of social programs. He believed in the importance of these programs and would likely have been skeptical of measures that could potentially limit access to healthcare for those in need. 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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