An Argument for a Universal California health plan

This article talks about the advantages that a Universal Coverage plan would have vs. the current remedies being proposed.


"The creation of a mandate to carry insurance is the latest idea coming out of Sacramento to remedy the health insurance crisis. Unfortunately, this kind of proposal may not be the right solution.

According to the 2003 California Health Interview Survey, 6.6 million Californians are uninsured.

The uninsured are disproportionately young and employed. They do not receive insurance from their employer, simply cannot afford it, or are not eligible for public health insurance.

The uninsured are less likely to see a doctor than an insured individual; and uninsured individuals rate themselves in worse health than insured individuals, according to the survey.

Lack of insurance is a serious problem because it leads to poor health outcomes."



Universal health plan more effective than making all Californians buy own insurance