- Hinson opposed raising the retirement age for Social Security in 2024, instead suggesting a bipartisan commission to seek alternatives that do not cut benefits (Gazette, 10/15/24).
- In both March 2025 and prior statements, Hinson aligned with GOP efforts to restrict Medicaid to those in need and to ensure the program’s long-term sustainability, while opposing certain budget analyses about funding (Daily Nonpareil, 3/8/25; Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, 3/8/25).
- In December 2020, Hinson expressed openness to raising the Social Security retirement age, but stressed the need for phased changes to protect current and near-term retirees (Mitchell County Press-News, 12/11/20).
- Hinson emphasized that any adjustments to Social Security should be gradual, to avoid hardship for seniors (Mitchell County Press-News, 12/11/20).
- Potential vulnerability: Hinson’s previous openness to raising the retirement age in 2020 contrasts with her firm opposition to it in 2024, suggesting a shift in position over time (Mitchell County Press-News, 12/11/20; Gazette, 10/15/24).
2024: Hinson Opposed Raising Retirement Age And Suggested Bipartisan Commission On Social Security According to Gazette, "Hinson said she opposes raising the retirement age and instead suggests forming a bipartisan commission to explore solutions without cutting benefits." [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 10/15/24]
2025: Hinson Agreed With Johnson On Medicaid's Target Beneficiaries And Sustainability According to Daily Nonpareil, "A Hinson spokesperson said the congresswoman agrees with Johnson, and is committed to ensuring Medicaid is used for those who truly need it and can be sustained long-term. The spokesperson said Hinson's office disagrees with the budget analysis and cited a House Committee on Ways & Means analysis highlighting the importance of extending tax cuts for working families and small businesses." [Daily Nonpareil (Council Bluffs, Iowa), 3/8/25]
March 2025: Hinson Agreed With GOP Stance on Restricting Medicaid Use According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "A Hinson spokesperson said the congresswoman agrees with Johnson, and is committed to ensuring Medicaid is used for those who truly need it and can be sustained long-term. The spokesperson said Hinson's office disagrees with the budget analysis and cited a House Committee on Ways & Means analysis highlighting the importance of extending tax cuts for working families and small businesses." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (Iowa), 3/8/25]
December 2020: Ashley Hinson Said She Was "Open" To Raising Social Security Retirement Age According to Mitchell County Press-News, "Congresswoman-elect Ashley Hinson is 'open' to changing the retirement age but says other steps must be taken to preserve Social Security for future generations of American workers." [Mitchell County Press-News, 12/11/20]
December 2020: Hinson Stated That Changes To Social Security Should Be Phased In Gradually According to Mitchell County Press-News, "Hinson, who was elected in Iowa's U.S. House 1st District, a month ago said if changes are made to Social Security, they must be phased in to avoid creating hardships for retirees and soon-to-be retirees." [Mitchell County Press-News, 12/11/20]