I’ve signed the volunteer roster but no one has contacted me.
And there is no one listed as a co-ordinator in my area. There is no local person to contact to get me started with volunteer activities.
I really want to see CaliforniaOneCare become a reality, so I would appreciate further direction. I’m not currently on Facebook, Twitter, etc….that I know of! LSRuano@aol.com (925) 689-2478; 2119 Ann St., Concord, CA 94520-2222
Hi,
I noticed the benefit at The Improv this weekend.
I run The Laughter Foundation and am producing a big comedy fundraiser at The Hollywood Bowl in 2011. My first objective is to get stand-up comedians health care. I was curious if possibly I could speak with someone (or email) about how Comedians for Comedians at The Hollywood Bowl could benefit your organization. Please email me on steven.alangreen@gmail.com and check out the Facebook group: THE LAUGHTER FOUNDATION.
Thank you very much and keep up the good work.
Cheers,
Steven Alan Green
President, The Laughter Foundation
It’s one part of the whole picture of a broken health care system. Medicare certainly doesn’t go far enough, but at least you are not dropped from the system flat-out as you are with privately paid insurance programs just when you need them most, when a catastrophic health problem arises. California (and all of the U.S.) needs single payer California OneCare.
Can you disseminate clearly to the general public how CalOneCare would be implemented in the face of mega insurance companies peddling so-called “affordable” plans that balloon as soon as you have purchased them?
I agree! No one knows about SB 810; I heard it passed out of committee in the state senate last week, but I can’t find any other information about it. I can’t find any groups to join in promoting this. Have you had any luck?
I’ve read the comments and see that there are several people who want to be active and don’t get feedback. I’ll be happy to assist with that. Let me know. I’m active in PNHP and other groups, and working full-time to network and gather strength to make reform happen now. We don’t have years to wait for this.
Hi John, I just signed up and I can see the problem…I’m active in a few organizations and have a lot of ideas and a growing network for healthcare reform. If you like you can see my site http://www.healthcarenationmd.org and connect by email joelwedd@yahoo.com. thanks, Joel
California OneCare activity is increasing. We all need to pitch now. As the ACA is dismantled and Medicare is threatened, single-payer insurance becomes a stronger option. Now is the time to give it our full support!
There are many ways to get involved with the campaign for single payer healthcare reform. One easy way is to get involved with your local chapter of Healthcare for All. Contact information is available at http://www.healthcareforall.org.
This sounds GREAT. I’m a former insurance employee (a sad time), and a victim of insurance plans that don’t pay according to contract. I’m suspect even of your bill and would like to understand more.
Will you be basing your provider reimbursements on the Medicare rates per The Federal Register?
How will your proposed process be different then any other insurance company and the current Insurance Commissioner?
What about all the people currently employed by the many insurance carriers?
What will happen to Self-Insured plans?
Thank you for your questions. They are all good ones. I’ll take them one at a time.
1. Senate Bill 810 provides that fair and equitable compensation for doctors and other health care providers will be collectively negotiated every three years. Representatives from all interested parties–doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, patients, agency officials, etc., will participate in the negotiations. Presumably, they would start from existing rates, but they will not be bound by them.
2. The proposed process will be dramatically different from the current system. First, there will be one Health Care Agency providing comprehensive health insurance coverage to all California residents. Private insurance will only be available for procedures and products that are not covered by the single payer plan. If by process, you mean how will care be determined and delivered? Every resident in the state will be issued a health insurance cared. That card will entitle you to choose any doctor, hospital, or other health care provider you wish. Whatever treatment your doctor prescribes will not require further approval from agents or bureaucrats.
The new system will have its own Commissioner. The current Insurance Commissioner will be able to turn his or her attention to all other kinds of insurance–auto, home, life, etc.
3. SB 810 provides for funds to help those currently employed in the health insurance industry find placement elsewhere, including funds for retraining. Furthermore, there will be a need to administer the new system, so many will be able to find employment in the new plan.
4. Those corporations who self insure would no longer have to do so. All residents would be covered under the new plan, so there would be no need for self-insurance.
wow. wow. wow!!! go CA!!!!
Imagine a world where the playing field is leveled for those who need health care…and get it, regardless of income bracket! What a concept!!!
Imagine a world where the playing field is leveled for those who need health care…and get it, regardless of income bracket! What a concept!!!
I’ve signed the volunteer roster but no one has contacted me.
And there is no one listed as a co-ordinator in my area. There is no local person to contact to get me started with volunteer activities.
I really want to see CaliforniaOneCare become a reality, so I would appreciate further direction. I’m not currently on Facebook, Twitter, etc….that I know of!
LSRuano@aol.com (925) 689-2478; 2119 Ann St., Concord, CA 94520-2222
Hi,
I noticed the benefit at The Improv this weekend.
I run The Laughter Foundation and am producing a big comedy fundraiser at The Hollywood Bowl in 2011. My first objective is to get stand-up comedians health care. I was curious if possibly I could speak with someone (or email) about how Comedians for Comedians at The Hollywood Bowl could benefit your organization. Please email me on steven.alangreen@gmail.com and check out the Facebook group: THE LAUGHTER FOUNDATION.
Thank you very much and keep up the good work.
Cheers,
Steven Alan Green
President, The Laughter Foundation
It’s one part of the whole picture of a broken health care system. Medicare certainly doesn’t go far enough, but at least you are not dropped from the system flat-out as you are with privately paid insurance programs just when you need them most, when a catastrophic health problem arises. California (and all of the U.S.) needs single payer California OneCare.
Has this ad campaign altered the way Californians view this issue? Analyzing surveys before and after would be useful. Did it make a difference?
Can you disseminate clearly to the general public how CalOneCare would be implemented in the face of mega insurance companies peddling so-called “affordable” plans that balloon as soon as you have purchased them?
Why are you not responding to people who want to volunteer for this? There are so many things we could be doing if we were organized properly!
I agree! No one knows about SB 810; I heard it passed out of committee in the state senate last week, but I can’t find any other information about it. I can’t find any groups to join in promoting this. Have you had any luck?
I’ve read the comments and see that there are several people who want to be active and don’t get feedback. I’ll be happy to assist with that. Let me know. I’m active in PNHP and other groups, and working full-time to network and gather strength to make reform happen now. We don’t have years to wait for this.
Hi John, I just signed up and I can see the problem…I’m active in a few organizations and have a lot of ideas and a growing network for healthcare reform. If you like you can see my site http://www.healthcarenationmd.org and connect by email joelwedd@yahoo.com. thanks, Joel
California OneCare activity is increasing. We all need to pitch now. As the ACA is dismantled and Medicare is threatened, single-payer insurance becomes a stronger option. Now is the time to give it our full support!
Hi John
There are many ways to get involved with the campaign for single payer healthcare reform. One easy way is to get involved with your local chapter of Healthcare for All. Contact information is available at http://www.healthcareforall.org.
Carol in Santa Clara
This sounds GREAT. I’m a former insurance employee (a sad time), and a victim of insurance plans that don’t pay according to contract. I’m suspect even of your bill and would like to understand more.
Will you be basing your provider reimbursements on the Medicare rates per The Federal Register?
How will your proposed process be different then any other insurance company and the current Insurance Commissioner?
What about all the people currently employed by the many insurance carriers?
What will happen to Self-Insured plans?
Thanks,
M
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Thank you for your questions. They are all good ones. I’ll take them one at a time.
1. Senate Bill 810 provides that fair and equitable compensation for doctors and other health care providers will be collectively negotiated every three years. Representatives from all interested parties–doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, patients, agency officials, etc., will participate in the negotiations. Presumably, they would start from existing rates, but they will not be bound by them.
2. The proposed process will be dramatically different from the current system. First, there will be one Health Care Agency providing comprehensive health insurance coverage to all California residents. Private insurance will only be available for procedures and products that are not covered by the single payer plan. If by process, you mean how will care be determined and delivered? Every resident in the state will be issued a health insurance cared. That card will entitle you to choose any doctor, hospital, or other health care provider you wish. Whatever treatment your doctor prescribes will not require further approval from agents or bureaucrats.
The new system will have its own Commissioner. The current Insurance Commissioner will be able to turn his or her attention to all other kinds of insurance–auto, home, life, etc.
3. SB 810 provides for funds to help those currently employed in the health insurance industry find placement elsewhere, including funds for retraining. Furthermore, there will be a need to administer the new system, so many will be able to find employment in the new plan.
4. Those corporations who self insure would no longer have to do so. All residents would be covered under the new plan, so there would be no need for self-insurance.
Permit me to suggest that you read SB 810. (It’s only 87 pages.) You may download the complete text of the bill at: http://info.sen.ca.gov/cgi-bin/postquery?bill_number=sb_810&sess=CUR&house=B%20&site=sen
Thank you for your interest.
Don Schroeder, Chair
California OneCare