Shea-Porter sponsors Medicare for all

This April U.S. Rep. Carol Shea-Porter, D-First Congressional District introduced HR 2065, a bill that would allow anyone to use Medicare for health insurance.

"Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, our national uninsured rate is the lowest on record – now it’s time to take the next step toward universal health care," said Shea-Porter. "I’m introducing the Medicare You Can Opt Into Act of 2017 because everyone in America deserves good health coverage at an affordable price, but insurance companies are still charging too much for too little. When we require private insurers to compete with Medicare on cost and quality, it’s New Hampshire consumers who will win." 

Opponents, however, argue that a public health insurance option would bloat government bureaucracy, increasing costs for taxpayers and decreasing the efficiency of the health care system.

"At a time when most people are talking about repealing Obamacare, Carol Shea-Porter wants to introduce Obamacare on steroids," said Greg Moore, state director of Americans for Prosperity. 

Other opponents argue that rather than introduce a public health insurance option, the federal government should socialize the entire health care system, like most of Europe.

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