US EditionCost-of-living worries haunt Americans ahead of midterms, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
A new AP-NORC poll shows 68% of adults worry about rising health care costs amid a government shutdown affecting millions' future coverage decisions.
- On Monday, the AP-NORC poll found most U.S. adults worry healthcare will become more expensive while millions face uncertainty from the government shutdown during next year's health coverage decisions.
- Legislative stalemate over ACA tax credits has Senate Democrats blocking funding while demanding Republicans extend ACA premium tax credits amid rising premium risks for 24 million Americans.
- AP-NORC data show that some 31% of respondents said lawmakers should prioritize healthcare costs, while 39% favored the Democratic Party's approach versus 26% for the Republican Party, and 36% trust Democrats more on the issue compared to 29%.
- Democratic candidates in New Jersey, Virginia and New York City are focusing on affordability as 40% of respondents and 44% of independent voters prioritize cost-of-living ahead of November 4.
- Next year's midterm elections could determine control of Congress, with a Reuters/Ipsos poll finding Americans worried about healthcare as the U.S. House of Representatives and 33 U.S. Senate seats are at stake.
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US adults worried about rising health care costs
WASHINGTON — Most U.S. adults are worried about health care becoming more expensive, according to a new AP-NORC poll, as they make decisions about next year's health coverage and a government shutdown keeps future health costs in limbo for millions.
Poll: US adults worried about rising health care costs
WASHINGTON — Most U.S. adults are worried about health care becoming more expensive, according to a new APNORC poll, as they make decisions about next year's health coverage and a government shutdown keeps future health costs in limbo for millions.
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