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A personal option means more affordability, greater access, better quality. It gives you the choice and control you want, the affordability you need, the quality you deserve, from the medical professionals you trust. American health care is some of the best in the world, but the current system is plagued by bureaucracy, insecurity and hidden prices. It treats insurance companies and the government like they’re the customers. That’s a problem, but we have a solution: a “Personal Option.” A personal option is a commonsense alternative to plans like the public option that put government in complete control.
Pennsylvania lawmakers have been considering legislation that would expand access to critical health care services for those who need it.
Watch the videos below to learn more, and keep scrolling to see what you can do to promote the issue on social media!
Association Health Plans: HB 555, Rep. Valerie Gaydos, LD44 and SB504, Sen. Michele Brooks, SD50
Provides a mechanism for employers to join together to offer quality health insurance as a benefit for their employees. Senate Bill referred to Banking & Insurance, Chairman John DiSanto and Democratic Chair Sharif Street, March 6, 2023. As of 4/26, there are 8 cosponsors. House Bill referred to Insurance, Chairman Kevin Boyle and Republican Chair Tina Pickett, April 24, 2023.
As of 4/26, there are 19 cosponsors.
Direct Primary Care: HB886, Rep. Seth Grove, LD196
Enables Pennsylvania to join sixteen states that have lifted barrier to entry for health care providers who seek the use of the Direct Primary Care model. This is a subscription-style option that allows patients to pay to a monthly fee and have direct access to the primary care provider of one’s choice. Referred to Insurance Committee, Chairman Kevin Boyle and Republican Chair Tina Pickett, April 10, 2023.
As of 4/26, there are 10 cosponsors.
Nursing Scope of Practice: SB25, Sen. Camera Bartolotta, SD46
Provides full practice authority to experienced nurse practitioners will increase Pennsylvanians’ access to healthcare and help relieve healthcare provider shortages in PA. Expanding nurse practitioner’s ability to meet the state’s primary care needs is essential to making sure all Pennsylvanians enjoy high quality, affordable and available primary care services. Referred to Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, Chairman Patrick Stefano and Democratic Chair Lisa Boscola, March 3, 2023.
As of 4/26, there are 25 cosponsors, including both committee chairs.
Telemedicine: SB705, Sen. Elder Vogel, SD47
Defines telemedicine, offering guidelines outlining who can provide telemedicine services, and providing clarity around insurance company reimbursement for these services. Although the legislation requires payments for telemedicine services, those payments will be established between the provider and insurance.
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Below is a list of important members on committees that these reforms will need to pass through. Send them a message on social media telling them to quickly pass these reforms. Pennsylvanians need expanded access to health care now!
Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee
House Insurance Committee
Senate Banking & Insurance Committee
House Professional Licensure Committee
House Health Committee
Senate Health and Human Services Committee
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