Rep. Lujan, Sen. Schatz Reintroduce Legislation to Create Public Health Care Option
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- Support in House and Senate Grows with 61 Cosponsors
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"Our bill will unlock each state's Medicaid program to anyone who wants it, giving people a high-quality, low-cost public health insurance option," said
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
Even with the progress of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), nearly 30 million people remain uninsured. This legislation will help workers who do not have employer-sponsored coverage but may make too much to qualify for subsidies under the ACA. The bill will also help consumers who live in counties with only one insurance carrier or who worry they may soon have no options for affordable coverage.
"I commend
In the
In the House, the bill is cosponsored by
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