Survey Questions and Candidate Responses

Cassandra Martineau | Participating Election

Connecticut is one of the states most heavily dependent on military spending, 2nd District most of all. More submarines means jobs around New London, but less money for the rest of the district. I propose cutting military spending 10% across the board, and redirecting the funds to health care, subsidies for workers and Medicare for All. Increasing Medicaid and Social Security strengthens those families with need.

Bruce Walczak | Participating Election

Yes, it’s an absolute necessity.

Joe Courtney | Participating Election

Yes, I support an increase to the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP), which determines how much money states will receive to fund their Medicaid programs, known as Husky in Connecticut. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act included an initial 6.2% increase, but I support additional increases to ensure Husky can continue to provide the high quality care to children, the elderly, and other Connecticut residents who need it.

John Larson | Participating Election

Yes

Brian Merlen | Participating Election

I fully support giving states the funds they need to serve their Medicaid programs. Now that so many are struggling, we have to not leave states in an economic situation where they cannot meet current obligations under their economic shortfalls.

Rosa DeLauro | Participating Election

Yes. The expansion of Medicaid has been lifesaving for millions of Americans. That was true prior to the pandemic for the elderly who need coverage for long-term care, children and adults with disabilities, those with substance use disorders, and those working multiple part-time jobs without the option for healthcare. The health and economic crisis we face today has only further highlighted the need for universal healthcare. With this expansion, we must increase reimbursement rates to ensure that we have enough providers participating. That is why my Medicare for America Act proactively increases reimbursements rates to at least the Medicare level (where applicable), and gives the Secretary authority to increase rates further to ensure people do not have to wait to see a health provider.

Justin Anderson | Participating Election

I fully support additional funding for state Medicaid programs. As stated before, a healthcare program must be considered that allows guaranteed healthcare for those who have spent a lifetime paying taxes and supporting the American economy. Additionally, Husky and various other programs are needed to support those under bad economic conditions, to ensure the children are taken care of and do not succumb to treatable conditions which are far more costly, if not addressed.