for eMaxHealthComprehensive health insurance plan provides access to affordable health care for all Californians and moves toward providing universal health insurance in California.
Joined by Assembly Speaker Fabian N ez and a diverse coalition of labor, business, elected officials, hospitals, doctors, medical groups, consumer advocacy groups, insurers, children's health advocates and other health care professional groups in support of fixing our broken health care system, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger applauded today's successful Assembly vote of AB x1 1, the Health Care Security and Cost Reduction Act.
"With the Assembly's courageous vote just a short time ago, we are closer than ever to fixing our broken health care system. We owe so much to the great leaders, Assembly Speaker N ez and Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata and to all the different groups standing with us today who normally oppose one another, but who have gradually joined forces for the good of all Californians," said Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
The Health Care Security and Cost Reduction Act:
* Requires that all Californians take responsibility for their health coverage (individual mandate).
* Guarantees that no Californian will be turned away from buying insurance based on their age or medical history (guarantee issue).
* Spreads responsibility across individuals, government, hospitals and employers (shared responsibility).
* Makes coverage more affordable for individuals and families through tax credits and subsidies.
* Helps keep hospitals and emergency rooms open by increasing Medi-Cal reimbursement rates.
* Allows individuals to choose their health coverage and keep their current health insurance.
"This reform is the best thing we could do right now for the California economy and our state budget because it is self-financing, it takes nothing from our general fund and it pumps billions into our economy," said Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. "I am confident the Senate will follow up and quickly move the finish line even closer because I know Senator Perata is a big believer in making sure everyone has medical insurance and giving California the world-class health care it deserves."
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