Governor Unveils Groundbreaking Health Care Reform


Today Governor Schwarzenegger unveiled an initiative to bring accessible, efficient and affordable health care to every Californian. His plan addresses our broken health care system and the hidden tax that every insured Californian pays to subsidize the uninsured. Individuals, government, doctors and hospitals, insurers and employers all have equal responsibility for health care reform. By promoting health and wellness, covering the uninsured and increasing affordability, California can create a model that the rest of the nation can follow. 

Twenty percent of Californians don't have health insurance.

All Californians are hurt by our broken health care system.

Health care costs are spiraling out of control, with devastating consequences.  

The Governor's health care initiative will reduce the hidden tax, lower costs, support better care and make California healthier.

 
Under the Governor's proposal:

By engaging individual Californians, businesses, the state and federal government, health care providers and insurers, the Governor's plan will: