Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Kucinich/Conyers health care plan gets attention

House Bill HR 676 IH

HR 676 is sponsored by Congressman John Conyers, Dennis Kucinich and several others. The bill would provide for a single payer medical system. Introduced in 2003, the bill now has 91 cosponsors. It is currently in the House Energy and Commerce's Subcommittee on Health.

The bill, called the “United State Health Insurance Act” and sometimes referred to as “Improved Medicare for All Act”, covers all residents residing in the United States and territories. After filling out a form that shall not be longer than two pages, individuals will receive a card with a unique number that is different than their social security number.


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