Contact Congress about H.R. 3069: Medicare for All Act

This bill replaces most private and public health insurance with a single national program covering all residents. There would be no premiums, copays, or deductibles for a wide range of services including dental, vision, mental health, and long-term care.

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Medicare for All Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and Workforce, Rules, Oversight and Government Reform, Armed Services, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Latest action on H.R. 3069: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and Workforce, Rules, Oversight and Government Reform, Armed Services, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Who this affects: This bill touches nearly everyone in the country. Patients would get automatic coverage with no cost-sharing. Doctors, hospitals, and clinics would bill one payer instead of dozens. Insurers would lose most of their current business. Employers would no longer provide health plans. And workers in insurance-related jobs could face displacement, though the bill includes transition assistance.

Why this matters: This bill would fundamentally reshape how Americans get and pay for health care. Instead of navigating employer plans, marketplace options, and government programs, everyone would be in one system. That could simplify access and lower costs for millions -- but it also means a massive transition that would disrupt insurers, employers, providers, and government agencies all at once.

Key provisions in H.R. 3069

• Covers all U.S. residents based on where they live, with possible extensions to others. Bans discrimination based on race, national origin, age, disability, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), and other listed traits.
• Provides a wide benefit package: hospital care, outpatient visits, prescriptions, mental health and substance use treatment, reproductive health (including abortion), gender-affirming care, dental, vision, hearing, long-term care, and telehealth.
• Eliminates all patient cost-sharing -- no deductibles, copays, coinsurance, or balance billing. Also bans prior authorization and step therapy for covered benefits.
• Bars private insurers and employers from offering plans that duplicate Medicare for All benefits once the program is fully running, but allows supplemental coverage for services not covered.
• Requires automatic enrollment at birth or when someone establishes residency. Universal Medicare cards would be issued and would not display Social Security numbers.

How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 3069

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Questions people ask about H.R. 3069

What is H.R. 3069?

This bill replaces most private and public health insurance with a single national program covering all residents. There would be no premiums, copays, or deductibles for a wide range of services including dental, vision, mental health, and long-term care.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 3069?

Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.

Who should I contact about H.R. 3069?

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Can Modern Action explain H.R. 3069 before I act?

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