Toplines - Health Care II - May 15-16, 2009

National Survey of 1,000 Adults
Conducted May 15-16, 2009

By Rasmussen Reports

1* Some people, generally younger adults and those in good health, decide on their own not to buy health insurance. Should they be required to buy health insurance?

31% Yes
56% No
14% Not sure

2* Suppose someone decides on their own not to buy health insurance. If that person has a major accident that requires Emergency Room care, should the Emergency Room be required to treat them?

74% Yes
16% No
10% Not sure

3* Should all companies be required to provide health insurance for all employees?

59% Yes
30% No
11% Not sure

4* If a person is self-employed, should they be required to buy health insurance?

46% Yes
41% No
13% Not sure

NOTE: Margin of Sampling Error, +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence