A group called Health Care For All California organized in 1995 to campaign for quality universal coverage for all Californians. This resulted in the Health Care Options Project in 2002, a study called for by the Legislature and governor to compare options for expanding health coverage. HCA is using the HCOP results to build a movement for a single payer universal health care system. Their proposal, Cal Care, can be viewed on their Web site, www.healthcareforall.org. It can also be viewed on www.healthcareoptions.ca.gov/doclib.asp along with marketing/implementation analyses by The Lewin Group and impact/assessment evaluation by AZA Consultants.
A single state fund, earmarked exclusively for health care, will be established from a moderate business and personal health tax which will pay providers for all patient needs. This tax replaces all premiums, deductibles, co-pays, and any other out-of-pocket expenses. Prescription drugs will be covered 100 percent. All medical costs will be covered for nursing home residents, except for room and board. Single payer provides complete coverage irrespective of age, health or employment status, and cannot be cancelled under any circumstances.
At present, HCA is collecting endorsements from organizations whose signatures will be presented to the Legislature, along with the introduction of a bill sponsored by HCA, in January 2003. We are also on a campaign to educate the general public, as we believe that strong public backing can triumph over any government apprehensiveness and the anticipated opposition from the drug and insurance industries.
HCA is encouraging public support, and anyone may contact HCA through the Web site or by calling 888-442-4255.
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