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Single-payer health insurance is an idea that has been discussed for decades in
Lawmakers on
The measure would remove private insurance companies in favor of direct payment by state government to health care providers.
"It's a very, big, bold bill," said state Sen.
Tuesday's hearing will be held by the
"This hearing will give the public an opportunity to provide their input on an important initiative that must be a part of the discussion as we continue to find ways to mend our broken health care system in
The new system would be funded through a 10-percent capital gains tax on unearned income above
The public will see no premiums, co-payments, and deductibles, Eldridge said.
Coverage levels for medically necessary services, including dental and end-of-life care, would be determined by a
Passing the legislation will be an uphill climb.
A similar bill failed to get traction in the last three legislative sessions. Last year, the
Supporters said single-payer will lower costs and improve access to care. Some estimates put the number of uninsured nationally at nearly 30 million.
Others believe it is better to smooth out the kinks in the current health care model, instead of creating a new one.
"The (single-payer) goal is laudable, but there is so much to do now to improve the current health care system," according to
The foundation supports community-based programs, and provided more than
The problem of millions uninsured is connected to some states that have not expanded Medicaid coverage called for in the federal Affordable Care Act, according to Cohen.
"Those are mostly Republican states," Cohen said. "It's based on politics, not the needs of patients."
Another needed fix, Cohen said, is to eliminate paperwork redundancy by providers and insurers.
A growing national conversation about single-payer in the national Democratic Party, and among the declared Democratic candidates for president, makes the time right to tackle the issue in
Eldridge believes the capital gains and payroll taxes in his bill will generate enough revenue to cover costs.
He pointed out the province of
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