Durbin, Schakowsky, Krishnamoorthi Introduce Legislation To Expand Access To Health Care By Creating Public Option
"In the last nine years, the ACA has made progress to reform America's health care system, but we must do more to help cover 30 million Americans who remain uninsured," said Durbin. "The State Public Option Act will help expand health care options so that everyone has an opportunity to find affordable coverage. While the current Administration works to do everything they can to tear down the ACA, this bill will advance the fundamental right of affordable and accessible health care for all Americans."
"With a new Democratic majority in the
"As we pursue the goal of universal health care coverage, we need to strengthen and build upon the success of the ACA by allowing each state to establish a Medicaid buy-in program," said Krishnamoorthi. "With 30 million Americans still living without insurance coverage, this public option will expand access to quality, affordable care, and I'm heartened by
The State Public Option Act will allow states to create a Medicaid buy-in program for all their residents regardless of income, giving everyone the option to buy into a state-driven Medicaid health insurance plan. At least 14 states are exploring implementing a Medicaid public option within their legislatures. A recent
Along with Durbin and Schatz, the following Senators also cosponsored the State Public Option Act:
In the House, along with
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