'The Time is Golden and Now': Single-Payer Bill Advances in California

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As Healthy California Act clears first hurdle, advocates say "here's to making it national"

The Healthy California Act (SB562) would create a universal health system (covering inpatient, outpatient, emergency care, dental, vision, mental health, and nursing home care) for every California resident. Unveiled last month, the bill has the support of National Nurses United and the California Nurses Association, who held a rally at the Sacramento Convention Center Wednesday followed by a march to the state capitol and a presence in the committee room.

https://www.commondreams.org/news/2017/04/27/time-golden-and-now-single-payer-bill-advances-california


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[Kber]

1. I wonder if you must be a full time CA resident, or if students would qualify?

My son is a full time college student there and I'd be curious.

It's mostly academic since he's still covered under our plan, but I'm curious.

[Equinox Moon]

2. Yes, the article says CA residents.

[Kber]

3. Fair enough.

Since he doesn't pay taxes in CA, nor do we, it makes sense.

[tinrobot]

4. If this passes, one in eight Americans will be covered

That will be pretty darn significant.

[Equinox Moon]

5. Yes, it will.

I also remember Colorado working on single-payer. That was a while ago and I don't know its current status, but the point is that they too had been working it.

[Lee-Lee]

6. California always seems to lead the way on progressive reform

And just like environmental laws, civil rights, workplace rights and much more eventually the rest of the nation follows the example.

[Equinox Moon]

7. Yep, they are a progressive state.

Hey, I was wondering who or what your avatar image is? I have seen others use it and I don't know what it represents. Thanks.

[Lee-Lee]

8. Honestly I am not sure

I picked it from some stock ones the bird offers when I signed up. Since I'm almost always on my phone here the mobile version doesn't show it so I haven't thought about changing it.

[Equinox Moon]

9. Okay, thanks. Just wondering.