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Introduced
05/12/2022
05/12/2022
In Committee
05/12/2022
05/12/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To establish a Medicare-for-all national health insurance program.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a Medicare for All national health insurance program. Key provisions include:
This bill establishes a national health insurance program to provide comprehensive health coverage for all U.S. residents, with no patient cost-sharing except for some prescription drug costs. It prohibits private insurers from selling duplicate coverage and requires providers to participate in the program. The bill also expands Medicare benefits to include dental, vision, and hearing services, and eliminates the 24-month waiting period for Medicare coverage for individuals with disabilities. It creates a temporary Medicare buy-in option and a public Medicare Transition plan to help facilitate the transition to the new system. The bill also includes provisions to monitor and address health care disparities.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (15)
Bernie Sanders (I)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Martin Heinrich (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Patrick Leahy (D),
Ben Ray Luján (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Alex Padilla (D),
Brian Schatz (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 05/12/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/4204/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s4204/BILLS-117s4204is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s4204/BILLS-117s4204is.pdf.pdf |
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