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California State News

Vol. 2, No. 4--May 11, 2005

Oakland:

On May 7, Progressive Democrats of the East Bay presented a panel on Senator Sheila Kuehl's health care bill SB 840 at their monthly general meeting. Speakers were Dr. Richard Quint, Emeritus, UCSF, California Physicians Alliance; Rachel Richman, Chief of Staff for Assemblymember Wilma Chan; and Don Bechler, chair, Health Care for All-SF. This event was co-sponsored by the Wellstone Democratic Renewal Club.

SB 840 would provide health care for all Californians without regard to pre-existing conditions. It would save the state $20 billion in the first year and would be paid from already existing payroll taxes. No new spending. SB 840 would eliminate the astounding 50% of bankruptcies due to medical expenses, and it would provide early treatment of conditions which when left unattended become worse and more expensive especially when treated in the emergency room. For more information, check the website or call 510-350-8114.

Submitted by: Moria Lawlor

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