1. United States
2. Fla.
3. Letter

The Medicare for All Act would establish a nationwide single-payer health care program that provides comprehensive benefits for all United States residents, while prohibiting private insurance that duplicates the benefits provided under the program. The proposed law outlines details related to benefits, provider participation, administration, financing, and transitioning from the current system. Key aspects include: - Providing comprehensive coverage for hospital services, primary care, prescription drugs, dental, vision, mental health, reproductive health services, and long-term care without cost-sharing except for some costs on prescription drugs capped at $200 per year. - Prohibiting private insurance plans from duplicating benefits offered under the Medicare for All program while allowing coverage for additional benefits not covered. - Funding the program through the Medicare Trust Fund and redirecting current federal health expenditures. - Establishing a process for provider payment negotiations and global budgeting for institutional providers. - Creating an Office of Health Equity to address health disparities and an Office of Primary Health Care to increase access. - Transitioning current Medicare beneficiaries and expanding coverage to those under 65 over several years preceding full implementation. The bill aims to achieve universal health care coverage by establishing this comprehensive federal health insurance program while maintaining some supplemental private coverage options. Full implementation would occur four years after enactment, preceded by an interim transition period. The rationale for establishing Medicare for All is to improve access to care and health outcomes while containing rising costs through simplified administration and negotiated pricing.