Support for Government-Provided Healthcare and ACA Reaches New Highs

A Gallup poll shows growing approval for the Affordable Care Act and increasing belief in government responsibility for healthcare, including among Republicans.

• 62% of Americans now believe it is the federal government's responsibility to ensure healthcare coverage for all, the highest level in over a decade.
• Support for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has climbed to 54%, tying near-record highs from 2017 and 2020, with disapproval at an all-time low of 38%.
• Republican approval of the ACA has reached 19%, its highest level since polling began in 2012, reflecting a shift in views within the party.
• Americans remain divided on the structure of healthcare systems, with 46% favoring a government-run model and 49% preferring private insurance.
• Concerns persist about the future of the ACA under the incoming Republican-led administration, with potential changes to subsidies and coverage being discussed.

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