The 131st Annual Meeting (November 15-19, 2003) of APHA

Abstract #74131

Judy Spelman, RN, Office of Senator Sheila Kuehl, California State Senate, State Capitol, Room 4032, Sacramento, CA 95814, 916-322-1680, judy.spelman@sen.ca.gov

SB921 proposes to establish a system of universal single payer health care coverage. The bill would make all California residents eliglble for specified healthcare benefits under the California Healthcare System, which would, on a single payer basis, negotiate for or set fees for health care services provided through the system and pay claims for those services. This presentation will review the history of SB921 and its current status in the legislative process.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the key elements of SB921
• Differentiate SB921 from SB2

Keywords: Access to Health Care, Universal Health Care

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
I have a significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.
Relationship: Senator Kuehl's health care consultant