Bill > HB07101

This bill proposes to establish a commission to conduct a comprehensive study of creating a state-wide single-payer universal health care program called "HUSKY for All". The commission, composed of 16 diverse members representing healthcare, government, insurance, labor, and academic sectors, will investigate the economic feasibility and potential impacts of implementing such a program. The study will cover multiple aspects including current healthcare spending, financing methodologies, comparative costs for consumers and employers, provider payment rates, and potential implementation timelines. Key features of the proposed HUSKY for All program include eliminating duplicate insurance programs, consolidating healthcare oversight, removing coverage limits and cost-sharing requirements, implementing prescription drug price controls, and establishing uniform hospital and provider payment systems. The commission is required to submit a detailed report to various state legislative committees by January 1, 2026, with recommendations on establishing this universal healthcare program. The bill specifically aims to analyze how such a system might reduce overall healthcare costs, improve coverage, and potentially change the current healthcare landscape in the state by creating a single, comprehensive health insurance system accessible to all state residents.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Human Services Committee (J)

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