H.R. 3069: Medicare for All Act
The "Medicare for All Act" aims to create a national health insurance program that would cover all residents of the United States. This program would ensure that individuals do not face out-of-pocket expenses, allow them to choose their healthcare providers freely, and prevent discrimination in access to healthcare services. The bill sets structured enrollment mechanisms and lists comprehensive benefits that include essential services like preventive care and long-term care, moving towards a system where everyone has universal healthcare coverage.
Protections and Compliance
The bill includes measures to protect healthcare providers and employees who report any violations of the Act. It establishes clear procedures for filing complaints, specifies the qualifications that healthcare providers must meet according to state and federal standards, and sets minimum service standards to ensure quality care. Additionally, it regulates private contracts related to healthcare services and outlines how budgeting and payment structures will function within the system.
Payment Structures
The legislation introduces a global budget system for healthcare provider payments, which shifts compensation to a salary-based model while also requiring providers to comply with reporting standards. Specific criteria for adjusting payments are defined, taking into account unforeseen costs that may arise. The bill mandates annual negotiations regarding payment amounts based on historical service volumes and other relevant factors, but it excludes capital expenditures from these discussions to manage budgeting effectively.
Employee Benefits and Workers' Compensation
To prevent overlap, the bill prohibits employee benefit plans from duplicating the benefits provided under the Medicare for All program. Furthermore, it requires workers’ compensation insurance carriers to reimburse the Medicare for All Program for any costs incurred for relevant services. This section of the bill contains definitions and makes necessary amendments to existing legislation to align with its provisions.
Relevant Companies
- UNH - UnitedHealth Group: This company may be significantly affected as the bill shifts healthcare coverage from private insurers to a government-run program.
- CNC - Centene Corporation: As a major player in the managed care sector, Centene may face challenges with the transition to a universal healthcare system.
- HUM - Humana Inc.: Humana may need to adjust its business model in response to the implementation of the Medicare for All Act, given its focus on Medicare and private insurance services.
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TrackRo Khanna
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TrackRobert C. "Bobby" Scott
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TrackJill N. Tokuda
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TrackNydia M. Velázquez
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TrackMaxine Waters
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Actions
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| Date | Action |
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| Apr. 29, 2025 | Introduced in House |
| Apr. 29, 2025 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and Workforce, Rules, Oversight and Government Reform, Armed Services, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
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