Summary
A recent poll shows that most Americans, including those who strongly support former President Trump (MAGA voters), support keeping enhanced subsidies for Obamacare insurance premiums. These subsidies are critical for keeping insurance affordable for many. If they expire, premiums are expected to significantly increase, and millions may lose coverage.
Key Facts
- 78% of U.S. adults want Congress to keep tax credits that lower Obamacare insurance premiums.
- Support for the credits includes 92% of Democrats, 82% of independents, and 59% of Republicans.
- 57% of MAGA-aligned Republicans say the subsidies should continue.
- The subsidies were expanded under the 2021 American Rescue Plan and help about 24 million Americans.
- Without these subsidies, many people could see their premiums double and might lose insurance.
- 70% of Americans who buy their own insurance say they can't afford a doubling of premiums.
- Many Americans (60%) have little awareness about the subsidy expiration issue.
- Most people lack information on how recent legislative changes, like President Trump’s bill, will affect them.
