HEALTHCARE COSTS✓ Common Ground
Offer a government-run public option similar to Medicare
80%National
76%Republican
86%Democrat
10%Gap
| Type | Organization | Date | Nat | Rep | Dem | Gap | Metric |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New PPC Survey (2026) | Program for Public Consultation | February 2026 | 80% | 76% | 86% | 10% | favor |
| New PPC Survey (2026) | Program for Public Consultation | February 2026 | 80% | 75% | 84% | 9% | favor |
Program for Public Consultation — February 2026
Offer a government-run public option (similar to Medicare) and allow all individuals who want to, to buy into it.
Program for Public Consultation — February 2026
Allow people, aged 55 years or older, to purchase a Medicare plan which is now only available to those 65 and over.
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