WHEREAS:

Every person in the U.S. is entitled to affordable and accessible quality health care; and

WHEREAS:

Health care systems administered by government agencies, especially Medicare, have significantly lower administrative fees and premiums than those of private insurers; and

WHEREAS:

A single government payer could save hundreds of millions of dollars in administrative fees yet provide universal health coverage; and

WHEREAS:

Many states are now proposing legislation to provide funding and a mechanism for such a universal health care system.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

That AFSCME International and its affiliates support state and federal legislation designed to provide universal single payer health care systems, including access to long-term care.

SUBMITTED BY:
Stuart A. Bussey, MD, JD, President and Delegate
Ronald H. Lewis, MD, FACP,Vice President and Delegate
Shakalpi Pendurkar, DDS, MPH, Secretary and Delegate
Milton L. Lorig, MD, JD, Delegate
Julie B. George, MD, Delegate
Rufus W. Moore, MD, Delegate
Gary Pedneault, MD, Delegate
Union of American Physicians and Dentists, AFSCME Local 206 California