CT SB01090

Establishes a commission effective July 1, 2021 to study implementing a "HUSKY for All" single payer, universal health care program that would eliminate duplicate insurance programs, consolidate payment oversight under one entity, remove cost sharing requirements (deductibles, copayments, coinsurance), control prescription drug prices, and establish uniform provider payment systems.

Commission must contract with an independent analyst who has completed at least two prior economic analyses of single payer universal health care programs to conduct a comprehensive economic analysis of the proposed program.

Commission composition includes 19 categories of members representing state health agencies, legislative committees, health care consumers (particularly those with recent unemployment, uninsured periods, or medical debt), providers, insurers, labor unions, academics, and community organizations.

Commission shall study current health care spending and financing sources, develop financing methodology options, compare costs and coverage under current system versus proposed program, analyze impacts on labor market, racial equity, and Medicaid enrollees, and examine best practices from other states.

Commission must submit final report to the Office of Health Strategy and relevant legislative committees by January 1, 2022, and shall dissolve upon submission of the report or January 1, 2022, whichever is later.