Medical bills are the number one cause of personal bankruptcy filings. The Oregon Comprehensive Health Care Finance Act will ensure access to comprehensive affordable quality health care for all Oregon residents by providing payment for all medically necessary health services. Universality All residents of the state of Oregon are eligible to participate. Security Health care that cannot be taken away if you change jobs, retire, or have a pre-existing condition. Quality Residents can choose care from any state licensed, certified, or registered traditional or alternative health care practitioner.
Preventive care is a priority.
Affordability Progressive tax on payroll and income tax dedicated to the plan will cost most individuals and businesses less than they spend now. You can see any state licensed, certified, or registered health care practitioner, and you can change providers if you are not satisfied. Financing dedicated to health care Money that federal, state, and local governments now spend on health care will provide nearly half the money to finance comprehensive health services for all Oregon residents. A progressive tax on payroll will take the place of current employer health insurance premiums. No exclusions for pre-existing conditions.