Yes

Medicaid has statistically shown to be more efficient at providing adequate healthcare insurance than any private healthcare. The government isn't motivated by profit so they don't have the incensitive to increase the cost of premiums. If we can't have universal healthcare then supporting medicaid is the next best option.

There are people who need financial help. Things happen that we have no control over and sometimes that means being in financial need. Medical costs are pretty high too and not many people are able to pay it and end up having serious debt.

According to the American Journal of Public Health, almost 45,000 annual deaths are caused by the lack of health insurance. Just because someone is impoverished doesn't mean they deserve to die because they can't afford the greatly expensive health care they need.

the people that don’t have enough for healthcare also deserve the same opportunities as everyone eles that can get healthcare

there are nearly 40 million Americans below the poverty line, with the United States having the most expensive individual healthcare costs if one of those people gets hurt they will not only be out of a job, due to them being in the hospital, but they will also rack up thousands and thousands of dollars worth of hospital debt. someone's life shouldn't be thrown away just because they got in an accident.

According to NCHS in 2017, people with low income background are four times more likely to develop hypertension, heart diseases, diabetes, and others.

The average hospital cost to stay a day cost around over $2,000. Families simply living off of minimum wage living paycheck to paycheck barely make $2,000 in a week, and should not be forced to spend the amount they are given due to their circumstances.

Every individual should have the opportunity to apply for and access Medicaid. For instance, people who are homeless, do not have jobs, or possess mental illnesses might experience restrictions in obtaining healthcare resources if they are struggling financially to pay for the services. Without proper healthcare, their conditions are likely to worsen more. Thus, I believe that it is necessary for Medicaid to be granted to all people who are eligible, regardless of age.

I believe it is needed for people of low-income people shouldn't die just because they can't afford healthcare.

Healthcare should be free, an fully supported by tax payer money vs big pharma preying on the injured/sick.

If your household income is below 133% of the federal poverty level, you qualify for Medicaid, this is a significant amount of the population who is living below the federal poverty level, resources given to help these individuals should not be taken away is it would have detrimental effects on the health and well-being of people living in poverty

In the United states there is a big percentage of poverty. With the help of medicaid, those people coudl actually receive some care without having to pay enormous amounts of money. Or at least the people in the poverty ranges who are in need of medical care.

We should not let those at the bottom continue to fall and die. Nobody deserves that. They're people and should be treated so, and it's unfortunate that American healthcare is unaffordable to some.

Medicaid is something that should be used for everyone, it's sickening to see how much we're paying for medical amenities compared to the rest of the world.

More than 13 million low income adults have gained Medicaid coverage after an expansion of Medicaid's program.

Every person deserves healthcare because no matter age everyone show have a chance to live their life to their fullest

Every human being deserves health care, its a basic human right and if you were in a less fortunate position and you needed medical assistance but couldn't get it you'd agree with me.

again the first COVID cases were from these people. Additionally the people most effected are low income and deaths in general are terrible. Not only that but the denial of care to them exsasterbate inequality and increases sicknesses in our nation.

Medicaid should not be abolished because it helps working families that would not have health care since it is too expensive.

We live in a society where many people are struggling with house rent and paying other bills but if a person were to get hurt they would not only lose there job but also be stuck with their house hold expenses and hospital debt.

The minimum wage in Texas is as low as $7, it’s not enough to even buy a meal for the day. Health should be a priority to all Americans, those who cannot afford it should be able to get Medicaid.

Poverty numbers continue to be an issue in the U.S., with about 40 million Americans living below the poverty line.

Humans deserve to receive health care just by the fact of being humans and they should receive it without having to worry on how are they going to pay it, health care should be accessible and free.

Healthcare for lower income people is important to ensure the safety and health of everyone in America which is most important.

Healthcare is a right and cannot be treated like some kind of marketplace luxury item. Everyone needs it and it should be freely given.

there are nearly 40 million Americans below the poverty line, with the United States having the most expensive individual healthcare costs if one of those people gets hurt they will not only be out of a job, due to them being in the hospital, but they will also rack up thousands and thousands of dollars worth of hospital debt. someone's life shouldn't be thrown away just because they got in an accident

there are nearly 40 million Americans below the poverty line, with the United States having the most expensive individual healthcare costs if one of those people gets hurt they will not only be out of a job, due to them being in the hospital, but they will also rack up thousands and thousands of dollars worth of hospital debt. someone's life shouldn't be thrown away just because they got in an accident.

Low income people aren't able to pay the full amount on medical bills, even by just getting a band-aid they charge you hundreds of dollars.

We need Medicaid because the minimum hourly wage is too low to pay for everything such as housing and food AND medical care.

Medicaid program covers more than 1 in 5 Americans, including many with complex and costly needs for care. The program is the principal source of long-term care coverage for people in the United States

say if your apart of a really poor house hold and you break your leg or something you would have no way of getting medical attention unless you go into debt trying to get it.

While it's true that not only the elderly need Medicaid, but also those in low-wage jobs or with limited means, it's also important to consider the broad implications of expanding Medicaid eligibility. For instance, expanding Medicaid too much could potentially strain the system, potentially reducing the quality of care for those who need it most, like the elderly and disabled. One could argue that a more targeted approach, focusing on job creation and wage growth, might be more effective in the long run. What do you think about the idea of focusing on economic growth as a means to reduce the need for Medicaid?

Without state insurance (medicaid) many families and people who are unable to afford dental, health, or medical care are put at risk due to the fact that they are aware that if they seek any type of medical care they'll be sunk in debt. Why should they have to go through the worry and stress of having to pay so much just for care ?

There are about 40 million Americans below the poverty line, some of which has happened due to high medical costs in the United States. Just because someone gets into a terrible accident does not mean that they should be put into very large medical debt.

When a person has to decide between eating for the month or going to the doctor more a medical issue, there is a problem in our system. When people die every year becuase they cant afford the manditory medication that they need, there is a problem in our system.

Whether you like government spending or not, you can't argue with the fact that Medicaid provides a service to children and adults that corporations have consistently failed to, even with an open market. The government cannot in good conscience remove this program.

Every year 500 thousand American families file bankruptcy for Medical Related debt, 17% lose their homes in the process. 26% of Americans struggle to pay for medical bills, and 9% suffer from signifcant medical debt. Meanwhile Europeans who have free healthcare, don't not only have issues with Bankruptcy but who's medical care is universally more efficient, and afforable. Americans pay far more on our healthcare in our taxes alone than Europeans do in general.

Medicaid provides medical care to millions of Americans who could otherwise not afford life saving care. Many rely on the care they can only recieve because of Medicaid to remain active in the workforce and live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Abolishing medicaid not only hurts the American people but is a blatant attack on the poor. Medicaid saves lives.

there are nearly 40 million Americans below the poverty line, with the United States having the most expensive individual healthcare costs if one of those people gets hurt they will not only be out of a job, due to them being in the hospital, but they will also rack up thousands and thousands of dollars worth of hospital debt. someone's life shouldn't be thrown away just because they got in an accident.

Medicare provides health insurance coverage to 65 million people in the U.S., including 57 million older adults and nearly 8 million younger adults with disabilities. But there are more people that need access to healthcare that cannot receive the benefits of medicare due to their age.

there are nearly 40 million Americans below the poverty line, with the United States having the most expensive individual healthcare costs if one of those people gets hurt they will not only be out of a job, due to them being in the hospital, but they will also rack up thousands and thousands of dollars worth of hospital debt. someone's life shouldn't be thrown away just because they got in an accident.

I think it should also be the homeless, retired veterans, and people in a low income household. I think that people who do not have the money for good health insurance should get the chance to have Medicaid.

Many people struggle to make ends meet even without healthcare and dental care. Other countries have free healthcare and dental care, yet America forces their people to pay for healthcare and dental care, and then tax them if they can't afford it. That makes no sense and is putting people further into debt by taxing them.

A low percentage of people don’t have the income or means to pay out the big amounts of money from normal insurances. As long as the resident is constrinuting to the society, they should be eligible. Saying no would mean that only 1% of the population affords healthcare while the rest has to rely on their age in a country where a big 60% is under 69 years old.

Medicaid should not be only for the elderly and visibly ¨disabled¨ people. Some people struggle with debilitating diseases, disorders, and mental illnesses that make receiving health care difficult in the US, especially at a low, affordable price.

data shows that " Lack of health insurance might have led or contributed to nearly 17,000 deaths among hospitalized children in the United States in the span of less than two decades"

18.9 of people in the united states use medicate, there are even more people that have a hard time and need medicaid but according to the government they make enough not to get help. People have to lie about how much they make or not do so well in work because if they get even a little bit of more money from work they wont be allowed to use medicare. That little bit more of money form work wont cover medical expensive like medicare would.

Again, there are people who have no access to the items that keep them alive. These items should be free and accessible to those who need them. Such as insulin.

Medicaid helps low-income families who need insurance to support themselves, and it has personally helped me, and my family get through. It's the reason I am still alive.

Medicaid is health support, or essentially funds for your health, for when you need it. if you are poor, and you live in america, you should not have to worry about paying for your health and instead figure out a way to make more money in order to be able to support yourself at the very least, comfortably while being able to move forewards with your dreams in order to make america a better place, much less your own home.

Lower-income families are in dire need of our help. We overspend on our military and other aspects of our country, it's something that we can easily focus on and implement policies for to reduce spending on other things to make up for the funding of Medicaid.