In the United States, it is estimated that tens of millions of residents do not have health insurance at all. In Connecticut, pre-pandemic, there were an estimated 175,000 state residents without health insurance. And even many with health insurance have deductibles and out-of-pocket costs so high that they do not receive the care or prescription drugs they need. And everyone — insured or not — struggles with denials and unnecessary hurdles put in place by insurance companies in the current reality of health care.

​A federal Medicare for All program, as well as a state-level single payer program, would guarantee health care to all residents — regardless of immigration status — with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, medical equipment, mental health, reproductive care, long-term services and supports including in home- and community-based settings, as well as prescription drugs. There would be no co-pays, deductibles or other out-of-pocket costs at the point of care.

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What's more, by reducing administrative bloat and redundant billing departments, this system could actually decrease health care spending while improving outcomes.

 

Let's work together, to make guaranteed healthcare for all a reality.

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