A bill to amend title I of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to authorize the establishment of, and provide support for, State-based universal health care systems that provide comprehensive health benefits to State residents, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill S 4817

Bill 118 s 4817, also known as the State-Based Universal Health Care Act, aims to amend title I of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to allow for the creation and support of state-based universal health care systems. These systems would provide comprehensive health benefits to residents of individual states.

The bill seeks to give states the authority to establish their own universal health care systems, which would cover a wide range of health services for all residents. This includes services such as doctor visits, hospital stays, prescription drugs, and preventive care.

In addition to providing support for the establishment of these state-based systems, the bill also aims to ensure that residents have access to high-quality, affordable health care. This includes provisions for cost-sharing assistance, premium subsidies, and other forms of financial support to help make health care more accessible to all residents. Overall, the State-Based Universal Health Care Act is designed to give states the flexibility to create their own health care systems that meet the needs of their residents, while also providing support and resources to help make these systems successful.

Current Status of Bill S 4817

Bill S 4817 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 25, 2024. Bill S 4817 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 25, 2024. Bill S 4817's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of July 25, 2024

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A bill to amend title I of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to authorize the establishment of, and provide support for, State-based universal health care systems that provide comprehensive health benefits to State residents, and for other purposes.A bill to amend title I of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to authorize the establishment of, and provide support for, State-based universal health care systems that provide comprehensive health benefits to State residents, and for other purposes.

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