Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Reintroduce Legislation to Create State Public Health Care Option
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- State Public Option Act will allow states to create a Medicaid buy-in program for all their residents, regardless of income
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"Wisconsinites have sent a clear message to
"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
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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 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 addition to Senators Baldwin and Schatz, the legislation is cosponsored by Senators
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