State Public Option Act

Hozzl · 2025-07-03T04:23:21Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 2073 State Public Option Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

7/3/2025, 4:23 AM

Summary of Bill S 2073

The bill, designated as S. 2073 in the 119th Congress and introduced on June 12, 2025, aims to create a State public option utilizing Medicaid to offer Americans access to an affordable, high-quality health insurance plan.

Congressional Summary of S 2073

State Public Option Act

This bill allows residents who are not already eligible for Medicaid and not concurrently enrolled in other health insurance coverage to buy into a state Medicaid plan beginning January 1, 2026, at the option of the state. State Medicaid programs may set premiums and cost-sharing requirements for such coverage in accordance with specified limitations.

The bill also (1) provides the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) to every state that expands Medicaid coverage for individuals who are newly eligible under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, regardless of when such expansion takes place; and (2) requires state Medicaid programs to cover comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care services, including abortion services.

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Current Status of Bill S 2073

Bill S 2073 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 12, 2025. Bill S 2073 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on June 12, 2025. Bill S 2073's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of June 12, 2025

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2073

A bill to establish a State public option through Medicaid to provide Americans with the choice of a high-quality, low-cost health insurance plan.

Comments

Kehlani Horowitz

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7 months ago

This bill is a waste of time and money. It's just another government program that will end up costing taxpayers more in the long run. Medicaid is already struggling to provide quality care to those who need it most, so why would we want to expand it even further? This is not the solution to our healthcare problems.