AARP National Member Survey About 2006 Election Issues June 26 2006
AARP National Member Survey About 2006 Election Issues - June 26 2006
81 percent oppose using Social Security taxes to fund private accounts
72 percent support a shared approach whereby the federal government, employers and individuals together pay for providing health care coverage for everyone
71 percent support a Social Security plan that provides guaranteed benefits to future generations by balancing additional contributions from higher income workers with modest reductions in future benefits
69 percent support a shared approach that involves both government and individuals paying for long-term care
66 percent oppose changing the traditional Medicare program by imposing an annual limit on federal Medicare spending The national list-assisted random digit dial telephone survey of 1,000 AARP members was conducted for AARP by Woelfel Research, Inc. between June 8 and 11. Further information about the survey may be obtained by contacting William Wright, Ph.D. of AARP Knowledge Management at [email protected] or 202-434-6278. (24 pages) Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures
AARP National Member Survey About 2006 Election Issues - June 26 2006
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Report Home Every candidate for elected office in the United States knows that older Americans are the most likely to read newspapers, stay apprised of issues, register to vote, and actually turn out on Election Day. The results of this June 2006 telephone survey of a representative sample of AARP members across the United States reflects their concern and opinions about a wide range of domestic issues affecting their health and financial security. Of the 1,000 AARP members surveyed... 90 percent support allowing Medicare to use its bargaining power to negotiate lower prices for prescription drugs81 percent oppose using Social Security taxes to fund private accounts
72 percent support a shared approach whereby the federal government, employers and individuals together pay for providing health care coverage for everyone
71 percent support a Social Security plan that provides guaranteed benefits to future generations by balancing additional contributions from higher income workers with modest reductions in future benefits
69 percent support a shared approach that involves both government and individuals paying for long-term care
66 percent oppose changing the traditional Medicare program by imposing an annual limit on federal Medicare spending The national list-assisted random digit dial telephone survey of 1,000 AARP members was conducted for AARP by Woelfel Research, Inc. between June 8 and 11. Further information about the survey may be obtained by contacting William Wright, Ph.D. of AARP Knowledge Management at [email protected] or 202-434-6278. (24 pages) Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures