04/19/2018

Senators Unveil Healthcare Plan Aimed at Protecting More Americans

The plan is touted as a "Medicare for more" health option

Sen. Chris Murphy on Wednesday introduced legislation that would allow individuals and businesses to purchase Medicare coverage.

A Medicare option would be available in all state and federal Affordable Care Act exchanges, according to Murphy’s bill, which was co-sponsored by Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. Medicare, a government-run health plan, is currently limited to Americans 65 years old and older.

Murphy acknowledged the plan has little chance of approval with a Congress and White House controlled by the GOP, but said it’s important to have conversations with constituents on proposals to shore up the nation’s health care system.

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