Federal funding for Medicare should not be cut
Democrats94%
Republicans64%
Independents81%
Source: KFF (Kaiser Family Foundation), May 1, 2025
Chart: Americans Agree
Chart: Americans Agree
KFF (Kaiser Family Foundation), May 1, 2025
| Question | Do you support or oppose major cuts to federal funding for Medicare? |
| Response | Oppose |
| Poll Main Page | KFF Health Tracking Poll April 2025: Public's View on Major Cuts to Federal Health Agencies |
| Interview Period | Apr. 8, 2025 to Apr. 15, 2025 |
| Sample Size | 1,380 |
| Policy Context | When this poll was conducted in April 2025, Congress was working on a budget per President Trump's priorities. The bill was not on track to cut Medicare, the federal health insurance program primarily serving seniors and people with disabilities. (Note: Medicare is distinct from Medicaid, the federal-state health insurance program for low-income individuals and families. The bill was expected to significantly cut Medicaid.) |