D.C. Council member proposes new program to cover uninsured
March 31st, 2008A D.C. Council member is proposing a plan to offer subsidized health-care coverage to uninsured residents. The program would be funded by new taxes on health companies and cigarettes.
David Catania says he’ll introduce legislation this week aimed at helping about 25,000 uninsured residents who are not eligible for Medicaid programs or another D.C. program.
Residents would pay monthly premiums of $20 and $100, depending on their incomes. The city would subsidize about $21 million of the cost, with CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield contributing $5 million and making their providers available.
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