SB 2016-047 - Universal Healthcare and Affordability Act (Debating)

[Clyde1998]

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Sponsor - Senator Ascott (Ind)

I open up a period of debate on this bill.

[Clyde1998]

The amendment by Scott has been deemed friendly, as it has come from the sponsor.
I have slight concerns about Section 6, I feel that there are certain situations where it wouldn't be possible, or ethical, to check a persons nationality prior to admittance - such as them being unconscious or in a potentially fatal situation.

Also, what is the likely cost to the Government of this when compared to the current system?

[Clyde1998]

It's not an amendment yet.

The bill requires foreign nationals to have insurance prior to admittance into the country, not into hospice care, but I'll submit an amendment later on to clarify.

I think the GM will have to give us a final cost analysis before the bill goes to a final vote.

That's okay. Thanks for clarifying.