Provides all Marylanders with access to quality, affordable health care

• Every adult resident will have access to good care that they can afford
• ALL children will be covered

Treats all insured taxpayers and employers who help pay for their employees health coverage fairly

• No more will taxpayers and insuring employers have to subsidize businesses that do not provide insurance to employees

Will not hurt the Maryland budget deficit

• Those who already have quality insurance coverage will not see increased costs under the plan and may see an overall savings
• The plan is both fair and smart in its funding. Businesses that do not currently provide coverage will be asked to either provide care or contribute to a fund for the uninsured

Is built on private sector coverage

• 80%+ of all Marylanders will receive their benefits through existing health insurance companies
• If you have health insurance you like through companies like BC/BS, Aetna, Kaiser, etc, you can keep it
• No change in your ability to choose your physician if you currently have private health insurance

Gives small businesses and higher income individuals better, more affordable benefits through the small group market

Helps Seniors and others afford the prescription drugs they need

• State-wide buying pool established for prescriptions
• Works on top of what Congress provided in the Medicare bill

Gives all Marylanders the health care security and peace of mind they deserve

• Only plan being discussed at the state level that is detailed, self-funded, and has been verified by two independent sets of economists for its soundness

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