Health Care Reform: A Survey of AARP Illinois Members - assets aarp 2026

The document presents a survey conducted by AARP among its Illinois members regarding health care reform in April 2009. It highlights the concerns of members about the current health care crisis, emphasizing issues such as affordability, access to coverage, and the impact of rising unemployment on health insurance. The survey reveals that a significant majority of respondents believe all residents should have access to affordable health care and support various reform proposals aimed at expanding coverage. Members express worries about potential costs associated with new systems and show a strong preference for shared responsibility among employers, insurers, and government in providing health care. The findings indicate a clear demand for legislative action to address these pressing health care issues.