The Medicare for All Act was originally proposed by Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders in 2017 and was further discussed during the 2020 Presidential election. The plan aims to provide one source of health insurance for all Americans. Millions of Americans are currently without insurance, which has seen many deaths that may have been prevented otherwise.After much controversy about the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, politicians and citizens of America have been searching for a better alternative for health care nationally.This decision will indeed affect everyone, as it will change how we view health care in this country and ultimately change the kind of care we will receive, too.The coverage that will likely be provided includes:
Hospital services, inpatient and outpatient hospital care, 24/7 emergency services, and inpatient prescription drugs
Ambulatory patient services
Primary and preventive services, including chronic disease management
Prescription drugs, medical devices, and biological products
Mental health and substance abuse treatment services
Laboratory and diagnostic services
Comprehensive reproductive, maternity, and newborn care, including abortion
Pediatrics
Dental health, audiology, and vision services