U.S. Senator Mel Martinez recently joined several colleagues in introducing the “Every American Insured Health Act,” a bill to provide all Americans regardless of age, income or employer with access to affordable, high-quality health insurance through the free market.
“Its time for a major debate on health care insurance. Not enough people have access to affordable healthcare and the Congress has not done enough about this crisis,” Martinez said. “The bill were introducing today opens the debate on making health insurance more affordable and accessible to all Americans. Our aim is to remove inequities in our tax laws and make tax relief for health insurance available to everyone.” The plan provides an avenue to ensure all Americans have health care coverage thereby reducing the number of uninsured Americans and lowering health care costs for all citizens. The proposal gives every American the right and resources to purchase health care in the free market and encourages individuals to take control of their own health. “This reform creates a free market for healthcare and empowers people with the right to choose their own plans,” Martinez added. “Giving Floridians and all Americans the peace of mind that healthcare is accessible and affordable will be an incredible breakthrough.” The bill was introduced by Senator Martinez and U.S. Senators Richard Burr (R-NC), Bob Corker (R-TN), Tom Coburn, M.D. (R-OK), a practicing physician, and Elizabeth Dole (R-NC).
