‘Medicare for All’: State Representatives look to bring similar proposal to Pennsylvania

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Two Pennsylvania Representatives are hoping to introduce legislation that would address healthcare across the state.

As insurance premiums continue to rise, many have to choose between health insurance and everyday bills. Some decided to drop their health insurance coverage due to costs, leaving them susceptible to health and financial risks if medical care is needed at some point.

Reps. Greg Scott (D-54) and Lindsay Powell (D-21) are planning to introduce legislation that would establish a program in Pennsylvania to guarantee health insurance for residents, citing the “Medicare for All” proposals that have been proposed through the federal government and highlighted by politicians like Senator Bernie Sanders.

“Our legislation will protect the care of thousands of Pennsylvanians who are struggling to pay their current premiums, those who have dropped their coverage, and those who were previously uninsured, while also bolstering our struggling health care system,” the Representatives write in a memo to PA House members.

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