Is universal healthcare possible in California?

I say no. The biggest single hurdle is cost. As evidenced by the ACA, American's love the idea of health coverage — right up until they have to write the check. read more

I say no. The biggest single hurdle is cost. As evidenced by the ACA, American’s love the idea of health coverage — right up until they have to write the check. read more

Generally speaking, universal health care and single-payer plans can use a variety of means to achieve coverage for all (or nearly all) residents. These moves come as House Republicans are proposing major cutbacks to Medicaid and to federal subsidies Californians use to purchase health insurance. read more

The cost for California to create publicly funded, single-payer, universal health care is $400 billion a year, $200 billion of which would be new revenue, according to legislative analysis. The cost for California to create publicly funded, single-payer, universal health care is $400 billion a year, $200 billion of which would be new revenue, according to legislative analysis. read more