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HEALTHCARE FOR ALL
Healthcare is a basic human right — not a privilege reserved for the wealthy.
Today, Oregon families, small businesses, and seniors spend over $58 billion annually on a healthcare system dominated by insurance companies, corporate profit, and endless bureaucracy.
Despite this massive cost, too many Oregonians delay or forgo care, live uninsured, or suffer crushing medical debt.
As Governor, I plan to launch Healthcare for All, Oregon’s first truly universal healthcare system.
Under this plan, every Oregonian will have access to comprehensive healthcare — including medical, dental, vision, mental health, and long-term care — without premiums, deductibles, co-pays, or surprise bills. Healthcare will be free at the point of service for all residents, regardless of income, job status, or preexisting conditions.
THE COST AND HOW TO PAY FOR IT
The total projected cost for Healthcare for All is approximately $57 billion per year, which is less than what Oregon already collectively spends today.
Rather than layering more costs onto working families, my plan restructures the system to ensure it is fair, affordable, and sustainable.
Here's how we pay for it:
Federal funding:
Approximately $30 billion annually will come from existing federal healthcare programs — including Medicare, Medicaid, and ACA subsidies — redirected into Oregon’s public healthcare system.
State-level funding (through fair, targeted income taxes):
- Oregonians earning $80,000 or less annually will pay no additional taxes.
- Those earning between $80,001 and $200,000 will pay 0.5% more in income tax.
- Those earning over $200,000 will pay 1% more in income tax. This ensures that the wealthiest contribute fairly while working families are protected.
Employer payroll contribution:
Employers will pay a modest payroll tax, replacing their current much higher costs for private employee insurance.
This will generate approximately $12.85 billion annually — and most employers will save money compared to what they pay today for private health plans.
Administrative savings:
By consolidating billing, insurance paperwork, and overhead, Oregon will save billions annually — reducing total system costs by an estimated 8–10% compared to today’s private system.
RESULTS FOR OREGONIANS
Under Healthcare for All:
- No one will ever lose coverage due to job loss or income changes.
- No family will be forced into bankruptcy due to medical bills.
- Employers will save money and be able to reinvest in jobs, wages, and innovation.
- Oregon families will have more disposable income, fueling economic growth across every community.
Healthcare for All is not only a moral imperative — it is a fiscally responsible, economically sound, and urgently necessary investment in Oregon’s future.
We are already paying for healthcare — but under the broken system, we pay more and get less.
Under my leadership, we will pay smarter, pay less, and finally guarantee healthcare as a right for every Oregonian.
Together, we can end the cruelty of medical poverty, save lives, and lead the nation with a healthcare model rooted in dignity, fairness, and common sense.
PRIVATE INSURANCE OPTIONS
While every Oregonian will have access to free, comprehensive healthcare under the Healthcare for All system, I also believe deeply in preserving freedom of choice. For those who prefer private insurance, a private option will remain available. Any Oregonian who chooses to opt out of the public system and maintain private healthcare coverage will not be subject to the Healthcare for All income tax contribution. This ensures that individuals retain full control over their healthcare decisions, while protecting personal freedom and market competition. Whether you choose the public system or private insurance, my plan guarantees that every Oregonian has access to the care they need — and the freedom to decide how they receive it.
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