CA SB770

Directs the Secretary of the California Health and Human Services Agency to research and develop a waiver framework in consultation with the federal government to establish a unified health care financing system for all Californians.

Requires the unified system to include comprehensive medical, behavioral health, pharmaceutical, dental, and vision benefits with no cost sharing for essential services, and services available regardless of age, employment status, income, or immigration status.

Mandates an interim report to legislative budget and health committees by January 1, 2025, including proposed statutory language for federal waiver applications, and a draft waiver framework available for public comment by June 1, 2025.

Requires a final report to the Legislature and Governor by November 1, 2025, detailing the finalized waiver framework and specific elements for formal federal waiver applications to implement the unified financing system.

Establishes legislative findings that California could save over $500 billion over the next decade through unified health care financing while eliminating corporate profiteering from health care decisions and improving access and equity.