To: The Illinois State House, The Illinois State Senate, and Governor J.B. Pritzker
A Petition to the General Assembly and Governor of Illinois in Support of the Illinois Universal ...
We the undersigned, believing health care is a human right, call on the General Assembly and the Governor of Illinois to enact House Bill 942 (formerly HB 311), the Illinois Universal Health Care Act. This bill provides:
A unified public financing plan (single-payer) that covers the healthcare needs of all Illinois residents.
High quality care, comprehensive benefits, free choice of qualified health care providers, and no financial barriers to care.
Equitable financing through a fair tax system.
Public accountability, including significant consumer representation on the plan's governing board.
A unified public financing plan (single-payer) that covers the healthcare needs of all Illinois residents.
High quality care, comprehensive benefits, free choice of qualified health care providers, and no financial barriers to care.
Equitable financing through a fair tax system.
Public accountability, including significant consumer representation on the plan's governing board.
Why is this important?
Far too many citizens in Illinois are uninsured or under-insured. Far too many of our health insurance premium dollars go to profit and to enriching the CEOs. Far too many of our health insurance premium dollars go to finding ways to deny claims. It is time to stop this insanity! Healthcare is a human right enshrined in our Illinois Constitution.
Preamble
We, the People of the State of Illinois...
in order to provide for the health, safety and welfare of the people; maintain a representative and orderly government; eliminate poverty and inequality; assure legal, social and economic justice; provide opportunity for the fullest development of the individual; insure domestic tranquility; provide for the common defense; and secure the blessings of freedom and liberty to ourselves and our posterity - do ordain and establish this Constitution for the State of Illinois.
Preamble
We, the People of the State of Illinois...
in order to provide for the health, safety and welfare of the people; maintain a representative and orderly government; eliminate poverty and inequality; assure legal, social and economic justice; provide opportunity for the fullest development of the individual; insure domestic tranquility; provide for the common defense; and secure the blessings of freedom and liberty to ourselves and our posterity - do ordain and establish this Constitution for the State of Illinois.