Democrats propose BadgerCare public option
Legislation introduced July 5 would create a “public option” for all Wisconsinites to purchase BadgerCare health coverage.
The legislation was offered by state Rep. Eric Genrich and state Sen. LaTonya Johnson, with support from Citizen Action of Wisconsin, an organization at the forefront of the campaign for health care reform in the state.
“Under our plan, BadgerCare would be treated like any other health insurance plan available on the federal marketplace for individuals and small businesses.” said Genrich, a Democrat from Green Bay. “It would be more affordable and more comprehensive than most other plans and it would be able to hold down the cost of prescription drugs that continue to skyrocket.”
If the measure became law, Wisconsinites and also small businesses could enroll in BadgerCare at full price. A public option offering would save consumers on average more than 15 percent compared with existing health insurance options in Dane County and more than 30 percent when compared with the lowest silver plan on average statewide.
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