Summary
Two state representatives from Pennsylvania plan to introduce a bill that aims to provide affordable health insurance for all residents of the state. The bill would include comprehensive coverage and eliminate costs like premiums and copays, but details on funding are still pending. The proposal could face challenges in the Pennsylvania Senate, where Republicans hold a majority.
Key Facts
- State Representatives Greg Scott and Lindsay Powell plan to introduce a health insurance bill in Pennsylvania.
- The bill aims to cover medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions for every state resident.
- Details on how the program will be funded have not been shared yet.
- Pennsylvania's Senate has a Republican majority, which may challenge the bill's passage.
- The plan intends to remove premiums and copays for residents.
- The bill is similar to the "Medicare for All" programs at the federal level.
- Enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies have expired, raising health insurance costs.
