Single-Payer Legislation
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emailISPC supports Single-Payer Legislation in Illinois and Nationally!
When is a plan, policy, or legislation true Single-Payer/Improved Medicare for All? Ideally, when it:
- Covers everyone living in the US
- Provides comprehensive coverage for medically necessary care
- Eliminates premiums. copays, and deductibles
- Excludes insurance companies
- Streamlines billing and administration
- Allows patiens to see the doctor of their choice
- Is not-for-profit
Currently, there are exciting developments taking place on the federal level, in both houses of Congress. A great deal is in flux. Come back to this page later to see the latest developments.
In Illinois
Read a synopsis or the full text of HB 2436 (formerly HB 311, HB 942, HB 108) the Illinois Medicare for All Health Care Act (formerly the Illinois Universal Health Care Act; no change in the text. It is essentially the same as the former national bill HR 676; see below.) A brief history of the bill through February 2015 here.
View a summary of the bill from PNHP - Illinois