Representative Jayapal speaking about the Medicare for All Act in 2019
The Medicare-for-All Act of 2019 (H.R. 1384)
Introduced by Rep Pramila Jayapal
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Executive Summary of the Legislation
Executive Summary of the Legislation
The Medicare for All Act builds upon and expands Medicare to provide comprehensive benefits to every person in the United States. This includes primary care, vision, dental, prescription drugs, mental health, substance abuse, long-term services and supports, reproductive health care, and more
The program must (1) cover all U.S. residents; (2) provide for automatic enrollment of individuals upon birth or residency in the United States; and (3) cover items and services that are medically necessary or appropriate to maintain health or to diagnose, treat, or rehabilitate a health condition, including hospital services, prescription drugs, mental health and substance abuse treatment, dental and vision services, and long-term care.
No more cost-sharing
The bill prohibits cost-sharing (e.g., deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments) and other charges for covered services. Additionally, private health insurers and employers may only offer coverage that is supplemental to, and not duplicative of, benefits provided under the program.
New Provisions
The bill also establishes a series of implementing provisions relating to (1) health care provider participation; (2) HHS administration; and (3) payments and costs, including the requirement that HHS negotiate prices for prescription drugs.
Who can enrolled
Individuals who are age 18 or younger, age 55 or older, or already enrolled in Medicare may enroll in the program starting one year after enactment of this bill; other individuals may buy into the program at this time. The program must be fully implemented two years after enactment.
Reintroduced in 2021
The Medicare-for-All Act of 2021, H.R. 1976
Introduced by Rep Pramila Jayapal
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The Medicare-for-All Act of 2021 was a reintroduction of the 2019 bill.