States are leading the way on the public option

President Joe Biden included the public health insurance option,
commonly referred to as the "public option," as a major pillar of
his health care platform during the 2020 presidential campaign.


To date, the public option hasn't been included in the discourse
for the Biden administration. Instead the administration has
focused on supporting the Affordable Care Act, among other agenda
items.


Now states are leading the charge and considering the adoption of
public option policies. Nevada's Governor stated earlier this
month that they would sign a public option bill while Colorado is
also considering a public option. Washington adopted similar
legislation in 2019.


On today's episode, Georgetown University's Katie Keith joins
Health Affairs Blog Editor Chris Fleming to discuss the latest on
how states are leading the way on the public option. In addition,
Katie shares her insights on where the major Affordable Care Act
case - California v. Texas - currently stands in the Supreme
Court.


Related Links:


The Origins And Demise Of The Public Option (Health Affairs)

Hill Democrats Ask For Input On Public Option As CO, NV
Consider Adoption (Health Affairs Blog)

Letter from Frank Pallone, Jr. and Patty Murray on Public
Health Insurance Option (May 26, 2021)

Sisolak Pledges To Sign Public Option Health Care Bill (Las
Vegas Review-Journal)

Public Option(al): What Happened To Biden's Big Idea?
(Tradeoffs)




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