Health care policy

Are you currently covered by any of the following types of health insurance or health coverage plans? Mark Yes or No for each. - Other

Are you currently covered by any of the following types of health insurance or health coverage plans? Mark Yes or No for each. - VA (including those who have ever used or enrolled for VA health care)

Are you currently covered by any of the following types of health insurance or health coverage plans? Mark Yes or No for each. - Insurance through a current or former employer or union (through yourself or another family member)

A. Where would you place yourself on this scale, or haven't you made up your mind on this?

What type of benefits do you think that you will apply for? Select all that apply.

What was the main reason you no longer have Medicaid?

There is much concern about the rapid rise in medical and hospital costs. Some (1988,1994-LATER: people) feel there should be a government insurance plan which would cover all medical and hospital expenses (1984 AND LATER: for everyone). (1996,2004: Suppose these people are at one end of a scale, at point 1). Others feel that (1988,1994-1996: all) medical expenses should be paid by individuals, and through private insurance (1984 AND LATER: plans) like Blue Cross (1984-1994: or [1996:some] other company paid plans). (1996,2004: Suppose these people are at the other end, at point 7. And of course, some people have opinions somewhere in between at points 2,3,4,5 or 6.) Where would you place yourself on this scale, or haven’t you thought much about this? (7-POINT SCALE SHOWN TO R)

What type of benefits did you apply or attempt to apply for since March 13, 2020? Select all that apply.

Prescription medicine - During the past 12 months, was there a time when you needed each of the following, but went without because you couldn’t afford it?

Dental care - During the past 12 months, was there a time when you needed each of the following, but went without because you couldn’t afford it?

Seeing a doctor or specialist - During the past 12 months, was there a time when you needed each of the following, but went without because you couldn’t afford it?

Insurance purchased directly from an insurance company - Are you currently covered by any of the following types of health insurance or health coverage plans?

Insurance through an employer or union - Are you currently covered by any of the following types of health insurance or health coverage plans?

Since January 1, 2023, have you ever had Medicaid coverage?

Where would you place [the Republican Presidential Candidate] on this scale? (7-POINT SCALE SHOWN TO R)

Where would you place [the Democratic Presidential Candidate] on this scale? (7-POINT SCALE SHOWN TO R)

Do you presently have any (1974: some) kind of health insurance?

Medicare or Medicaid - Are you currently covered by any of the following types of the following types of health insurance or health coverage plans?

Any other health insurance - Are you currently covered by any of the following types of health insurance or health coverage plans?

TRICARE, VA, or other military or veteran's health care - Are you currently covered by any of the following types of health insurance or health coverage plans?

Insurance purchased through a health insurance exchange - Are you currently covered by any of the following types of health insurance or health coverage plans?

Approximately how much did you pay out of pocket for unexpected major medical expenses in the past 12 months?

Where would you place the Democratic Party on this scale [1988 ONLY: or haven’t you thought much about this]? (7-POINT SCALE SHOWN TO R)

Republican Party - R’s rating of party on govt health insurance scale

Where would you place [president] on this scale? (7-POINT SCALE SHOWN TO R)

Since January 1, 2022, have you ever had Medicaid coverage?

What type of benefits did you apply or attempt to apply for after January 1, 2021? Select all that apply.

[TRICARE or other military health care] Are you currently covered by any of the following types of health insurance or health coverage plans?

C. Provide health care for the sick.

In the past year did you (or anyone in your family living here/there) put off medical or dental treatment because you didn’t have the money?

Some say the government in Washington ought to help people get doctors and hospital care at low cost; others say the government should not get into this. Have you been interested enough in this to favor one side over the other? (IF YES) What is your position?

[Medicare for people 65 or older] Are you currently covered by any of the following types of health insurance or health coverage plans?

[VA (including those who have ever used or enrolled for VA health care)] Are you currently covered by any of the following types of health insurance or health coverage plans?

[Medicaid, Medical Assistance, or any kind of government-assistance plan for those with low incomes or disability] Are you currently covered by any of the following types of health insurance or health coverage plans?

Which party do you think is more likely to want the government to help in getting doctor and hospital care at low cost, the Democrats, the Republicans, or wouldn’t there be any difference between them on this?

How did you or your household respond to the shortage? Select all that apply

[Any other] Are you currently covered by any of the following types of health insurance or health coverage plans?

Healthcare for the sick? Should it be...

[Insurance purchased through a health insurance exchange] Are you currently covered by any of the following types of health insurance or health coverage plans?

[Indian Health Service] Are you currently covered by any of the following types of health insurance or health coverage plans?

[Insurance purchased through a health insurance exchange] Are you currently covered by any of the following types of health insurance or health coverage plans?

[Any other type of health insurance or health coverage plan] Are you currently covered by any of the following types of health insurance or health coverage plans?

O. I doubt that my doctor really cares about me as a person.

Who should be next most responsible?

In your opinion, who should be most responsible for paying the cost of NAME's medical care, including mental health care and treatment?

6. Lacked health insurance coverage (e.g. Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross, an HMO, etc.).

NOTE: This variable originates on the GSS Next follow-on, and should not be analyzed without the GSS Next-specific weights WTSSPS_NEXT or WTSSNRPS_NEXT

Do you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Expand Medicaid to cover individuals making less than $25,000 and families making less than $40,000 a year.]

Do you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Repeal the Affordable Care Act]

Do you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Require able-bodied adults under 64 years of age who do not have dependents to have a job in order to receive Medicaid.]

Is it fair or unfair that people with higher incomes can afford better health care than people with lower incomes? Would you say it is...

Thinking now about health care policy, would you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Repeal the entire Affordable Care Act.]

(How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements?) The government should provide only limited health care services.

In the United States, do you think it is easier or harder to get access to health care... for women than for men

In general, how satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the health care system in the United States? Are you...

(How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements?) In general, the health care system in the United States is inefficient.

What kind of health insurance do you have? Please check all that apply. Third type of insurance mentioned.

Thinking now about health care policy, would you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Expand Medicare to a single comprehensive public health care coverage program that would cover all Americans.]

(People should have access to publicly funded health care even if they...) Behave in ways that damage their health.

How willing would you be to pay higher taxes to improve the level of health care for all people in the United States? Would you be ...

Thinking now about health care policy, would you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Allow states to import prescription drugs from other countries.]

NOTE: This variable originates on the GSS Next follow-on, and should not be analyzed without the GSS Next-specific weights WTSSPS_NEXT or WTSSNRPS_NEXT

In the United States, do you think it is easier or harder to get access to health care... for old people than for young people

In the United States, do you think it is easier or harder to get access to health care... for rich people than for poor people

(During the past 12 months did it ever happen that you did not get the medical treatment you needed because...) The waiting list was too long?

During the past 12 months did it ever happen that you did not get the medical treatment you needed because... You could not pay for it?

What kind of health insurance do you have? Please check all that apply. Fourth type of insurance mentioned.

What kind of health insurance do you have? Please check all that apply. Second type of insurance mentioned.

What kind of health insurance do you have? Please check all that apply. First type of insurance mentioned.

How satisfied or dissatisfied were you with the treatment you received... When you last visited a doctor?

How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? People use health care services more than necessary.

How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? People should have access to publicly funded health care even if they... Do not hold citizenship of the United States.

How likely is it that if you become seriously ill, you would get or not get the best treatment available in the United States?

In the United States, do you think it is easier or harder to get access to health care... for citizens of the United States than for people who do not hold U.S.citizenship

Thinking now about health care policy, would you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Allow the government to negotiate with drug companies to get a lower price on prescription drugs that would apply to both Medicare and private insurance. Maximum negotiated price could not exceed 120% of the average prices in 6 other countri]

Thinking now about health care policy, would you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Allow states to import prescription drugs from other countries.]

Thinking now about health care policy, would you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Allow the government to negotiate with drug companies to get a lower price on prescription drugs that would apply to both Medicare and private insurance. Maximum negotiated price could not exceed 120% of the average prices in 6 other countries.]

Thinking now about health care policy, would you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Restore the Affordable Care Act’s mandate that all individuals be required to purchase health insurance.]

Thinking now about health care policy, would you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Expand Medicare to a single comprehensive public health care coverage program that would cover all Americans.]

Thinking now about health care policy, would you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Repeal the entire Affordable Care Act.]

Thinking now about health care policy, would you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Lower the eligibility age for Medicare from 65 to 50.]

Thinking now about health care policy, would you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Partially repeal the Affordable Care Act. This would (1) repeal individual and employer mandates, (2) cut Medicaid payments by 25 percent, and (3) reduce taxes on expensive health plans, known as Cadillac health plans.]

[VA or other veteran's health care] Are you currently covered by any of the following types of health insurance or health coverage plans?

Thinking now about health care policy, would you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Repeal the entire Affordable Care Act.]

[Medicaid or other programs for those with low incomes or disability] Are you currently covered by any of the following types of health insurance or health coverage plans?

Thinking now about health care policy, would you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Repeal only the part of the Affordable Care Act that requires that most individuals have health insurance and that larger employers cover their employees.]

Thinking now about health care policy, would you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Provide Medicare for all Americans.]

[Health Insurance] Are you currently covered by each of the following types of insurance?

E. That health care be provided for everyone

Are you CURRENTLY covered by any of the following types of health insurance?

[Follow-up care (e.g. going to physical therapy sessions recommended by a doctor)

During the past 12 months, was there a time when you needed any of the following medical treatments, but didn’t get it because you couldn’t afford it? [Summary of responses]

Indian Health Service

Are you CURRENTLY covered by any of the following types of health insurance or health coverage plans? [Summary of responses]

Medicare

C. Children for whom I am not a biological or adoptive parent

What is the source of your health insurance?

Name of Insurance or HMO.

B. Children for whom I am a biological or adoptive parent

Does your current employer offer health care insurance to you as an employee?

A. My (spouse/partner)

Do you receive health insurance from your employer?

Do you currently have health insurance coverage?

B. Provide health care for (NAME).

C. I prefer to rely on my doctor's knowledge and not try to find out about my condition on my own.

Based on what the doctor has just told you, if you could, would you switch health insurance plans?

Do you agree with the doctor's decision nor to order the MRI at this time?

How likely would you be to ask your regular doctor whether he or she has financial incentives that limit the use of expensive tests?

A. I doubt my doctor really cares about me as a person.

Do you feel that you had enough choices among different doctors in your health insurance plan when you chose your current doctor?

When do you think is the best time to be told about these financial incentives?

Have you, or anyone in your household, ever had difficulty getting a test or getting care from a specialist when you felt you needed to?

Do you think the doctor provided enough information about financial incentives?

Based on what the doctor has just told you, if you could, would you switch physicians?

Who is the best person to tell you about these financial incentives?

Do you have any health insurance, including Medicare or Medicaid?

How important is it for you to be told about these financial incentives?

Based on what the doctor has just told you, how satisfied would you be with the office visit? Would you rate the visit as...

Some doctors or groups may be paid more if they limit the use of expensive tests or the use of specialists. Such arrangements are known as financial incentives. Have you heard of such arrangements before now?

B. I prefer to leave decisions about my medical care up to my doctor.

A. I prefer that my doctor offers me choices and asks my opinion.

Does your health insurance plan have restrictions, for example limits on getting tests and getting care from specialists?

B. They prevent doctors from prescribing tests necessary for treatment.

Have you ever switched your plan or the medical care provider within your plan due to dissatisfaction with a prior plan?

A. Is there a book, directory or list of doctors whom you must use?

First, are you, yourself, covered by health insurance, a government plan like Medicare or Medicaid, or some other plan that pays for your medical care?

K. My doctor is willing to refer me to a specialist when needed.

D. They prevent people from getting the care they need.

E. They damage the trust between doctors and patients.

L. I worry that my doctor is being prevented from telling me the full range of options for my treatment.

N. I worry that my doctor will put cost considerations above the care I need.

B. Can you choose any doctor you like in your community or elsewhere, perhaps paying part of the bill?

F. I hardly ever see the same doctor when I go for medical care.

Were you denied services under your plan's benefit package?

F. They take important medical decisions out of the hands of physicians.

Q. I feel my doctor does not do everything s/he should for my medical care.

G. They make it more difficult to see a specialist for problems like emotional, nervous, and mental health problems.

A. They improve the quality of care.

J. Doctors never recommend surgery (an operation) unless there is no other way to solve the problem.

C. They help to control costs.

I. The medical problems I've had in the past are ignored when I seek care for a new medical problem.

M. I worry that I will be denied the treatment or services I need.

A. Doctors aren't as thorough as they should be.

A body organ that is much in need and that people may contribute are kidneys. Most people can live with only one kidney, though their chances of survival are better if they have two. Do you believe that people with two healthy kidneys should be permitted to sell a kidney to a hospital or organ center to use for transplants?

B. Which of these procedures would be the worst way to assign an organ? (CODE ONE RESPONSE ONLY)

A. Which of these procedures should be used to assign the organ among the patients who need it for survival: auction, first come/first served, lottery, or merit? (CODE ONE RESPONSE ONLY)

G. Getting health care when they need it.

D. Have the government pay all of the health care costs of AIDS patients

A. Conduct mandatory testing for the AIDS virus before marriage

B. Develop a government information program to promote safe sex practices, such as the use of condoms

D. Make victims with AIDS eligible for disability benefits

C. Permit insurance companies to test applicants for the AIDS virus