Medicare for All: Health Care as a Right, Not a Privilege

I fully support the Medicare for All Act of 2023, which seeks to establish a national health insurance program based on a single-payer model. This system would provide comprehensive health care coverage to all Americans, ensuring they can access care without being charged at the time of service.

The program’s key goal is to eliminate restrictive networks, premiums, deductibles, co-pays, and surprise medical bills—creating a more equitable, efficient health care system that prioritizes patients over profits. By guaranteeing health care as a basic right for all people, we take a crucial step toward a healthier, fairer society.

To make this vision a reality, we must also address the skyrocketing cost of prescription drugs. Three key reforms can significantly reduce drug prices and improve access to affordable medications:

Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act:

This legislation would allow Medicare to negotiate directly with pharmaceutical companies to secure lower drug prices, just as other countries do.

Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act:

This act permits patients, pharmacists, and wholesalers to import lower-cost prescription drugs from trusted countries like Canada, increasing competition and access.

Prescription Drug Price Relief Act:

By pegging U.S. drug prices to the median drug prices in countries like Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Japan, this bill could cut prescription drug prices in half and ensure fair pricing.

By implementing these reforms, we can take bold steps to ensure that no American has to choose between life-saving medication and financial security. Medicare for All is not just about access to care—it’s about ensuring fairness, dignity, and security for every individual.

Together, we can build a health care system that guarantees affordable, high-quality care for everyone, regardless of income, zip code, or background.