One-fifth of Americans endorse ACA repeal without replacement plan: 5 things to know

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A Kaiser Family Foundation survey found the majority of Americans want a viable alternative before legislators work to repeal the ACA, according to Kaiser Family Foundation.

In the survey, Kaiser polled 1,204 adults from Dec. 13 to Dec. 19, 2016.

 

Here are five things to know:

 

1. Twenty percent of respondents said they fully support an ACA repeal even if legislators come up with a replacement plan's details later.

 

2. Forty-seven percent of respondents want legislators to maintain the ACA.

 

3. Of respondents, 28 percent want legislators to announce a replacement plan before eliminating the current health law.

 

4. Sixty percent said healthcare's quality will remain the same despite a new administration, while 20 percent said quality will get worse.

 

5. More than half (67 percent) said the presidential administration's primary goal should be lowering healthcare costs.

 

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