Healthcare affordability remains a top concern for Georgia voters as they navigate a crowded ballot this primary election season, but as statewide Democratic candidates rally behind Medicaid expansion, campaign promises could be complicated by federal legislation passed last year.
According to a KFF poll, 72% of Democrats, 63% of independents and 47% of Republicans said the cost of healthcare will have a major impact on which party’s candidate they vote for later this year.
And Georgia voters are talking about it. At an early voting location in Rockdale County, voter after voter pointed to the rising cost of living as their top concern, with some saying rising insurance costs and high copays are squeezing their pocketbooks. Others said they are delaying healthcare appointments and necessary medication so that they can pay household bills or afford food.
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