Affordable Care Act Approval Reaches Record High Amid Subsidy Debate

Recent polling from Gallup and West Health indicates a rising approval rate for the Affordable Care Act (ACA), reaching 57% among U.S. adults, the highest since the question was first posed in 2012. This shift occurs amid ongoing Congressional debates over the continuation of enhanced ACA subsidies. The increase in favorable views is notably driven by independent voters, with 63% approval in this group. Additionally, the poll highlights strong public support (73%) for federal funding aimed at assisting hospitals in covering medical costs for uninsured individuals, though backing declines significantly when considering coverage for all patients, including undocumented immigrants.