Healthcare is a human right.

I believe in guaranteed healthcare for all people (Medicare for All). I believe in curbing costs for Americans and launching initiatives to improve long-term health.

Americans deserve healthcare that isn't tied to a job. Before the pandemic, over 30 million people in the United States were without health care, with another 75 million classified as underinsured. As more people lose their jobs in this current uncertain time, they lose their healthcare along with it.

Medicare for All will allow Americans to receive quality care that is affordable at the hospital, pharmacy or doctor’s office. It will cover primary, mental, dental, vision, women’s health, and emergency room care, in addition to prescription drugs.

Healthcare costs in America are so high because of insurance companies, billing costs, hospital administration, and drug companies. A national healthcare system with stronger buying power can negotiate lower prices for drugs and medical equipment, while curbing high administrative salaries. Additionally, a national healthcare system unburdens thousands of companies from health insurance payments for their employees.

Medicare for All will likely improve long-term health for Americans, as well. Americans who currently possess health insurance are far more likely to engage in preventative healthcare measures, like annual physicals or visiting a doctor immediately following illness onset.

When you really start to think about it, Medicare for All just makes sense. The United States is the wealthiest nation on the planet and our federal government must do its part to ensure the American people receive access to free or low-cost healthcare.