Inslee proposes 'public option' health-insurance plan for Washington State

[ismnotwasm]

The proposal is geared in part to help stabilize the exchange, which has wrestled with double-digit premium increases and attempts by Republicans in Congress and President Donald Trump to dismantle the Affordable Care Act.


Democratic officials this election season talked often about health-care issues, including the expansion of health coverage or making it more affordable. The proposed legislation comes as Inslee seeks to raise his profile as he considers a 2020 presidential bid.

The proposal would have the state Health Care Authority contract with at least one health-insurance carrier to offer qualified health coverage on the Washington Health Benefit Exchange, according to a summary of the proposal.

The plan would be designed with transparent and consistent deductibles, copays and coinsurance, according to the summary, and would “compete on premium price, provider networks, customer service, and quality.”

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/inslee-proposes-public-option-health-insurance-plan-for-washington/

[guillaumeb]

1. This is how it started in Canada.

In Saskatchewan, under a Conservative Premier.

[ismnotwasm]

2. It's pretty exciting

Not sure how I feel about a presidential bid, but he’s an excellent governor

[guillaumeb]

3. It is indeed exciting.

And it might well set the example that others will follow.

[elfin]

4. I like Inslee. He could end up being our nominee. He is more than just climate change. nt