Other findings from the study, which was conducted June 8-13 from 2,430 registered voters, include specifics on a number of ACA provisions.

Pre-existing conditions: 6 of 10 Republicans oppose state waivers which would empower insurers to charge more or not cover those with pre-existing health conditions. Three-quarters are opposed in very red districts, and over 8 of 10 are opposed in very blue districts.
Higher premiums for older Americans: The least popular provision of the bunch with two-thirds of Republicans are opposed, 8 of 10 in very red districts also disapprove.
Essential benefits: While a majority of Republicans are in favor of the AHCA allowing insurers to not cover certain benefits, 6 of 10 in very red districts and 8 of 10 Democrats oppose the measure.
Individual mandate: The report saw the highest level of support for the AHCA provision to replace the ACA health care mandate, but that said, support is only 44 percent with 55 percent opposed. Party breakdown shows 53 percent of Independents and 79 percent of Democrats are opposed, while 71 percent of Republicans favor the proposal.
Health care for low-income population: The majority of respondents take issue with the AHCA's reduced Medicaid spending (55 percent), Medicaid expansion repeal (53 percent), out-of-pocket costs (59 percent), and the repeal of taxes on those with higher incomes (53 percent).
Employer mandate: Opposition toward the AHCA reversal of requiring employers with more than 50 employees to provide health insurance is 62 percent of Independents and 86 percent of Democrats. Fifty-nine percent of Republicans favor the AHCA's repeal of this provision.
Planned Parenthood: The majority of respondents (67 percent) disapprove of the AHCA proposal which would not allow Medicaid benefits to be used at Planned Parenthood clinics, with 61 percent in very red districts opposing this. That said, 63 percent of Republicans favor it.

Decision time for insurers

As June 21 comes and goes, so does the window for insurers to determine if they'll file plans for HealthCare.gov next year.

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