WIPP Health Care Micro Survey
7:24 PM October 19, 2009
On September 13, WIPP distributed to its members a survey regarding healthcare. The results of the 5 question Micro Survey helps WIPP understand the views of our members and to craft our message. We sincerely appreciate your participation - below are the results.
In keeping with WIPP's Statement on Healthcare Reform, 71.1 percent of respondents do not support an employer mandate for healthcare.
84.9 percent of respondents are in favor of stricter federal regulation to prohibit insurance companies from imposing higher premiums or denying coverage to individuals with pre-existing conditions.
With respect to increased funding for establishing an interconnected, nationwide health technology system, 64.6 percent of respondents are in favor. The Economic Blueprint calls for the establishment of such a system. Visit www.WIPP.org to read the complete Economic Blueprint.
In addition, 65.1 percent of respondents would support the overall healthcare reform effort if a public option plan is included in the legislation.
Finally, 66.7 percent of respondents support the expansion of Medicaid to cover low-income working adults that currently don't qualify for benefits.
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