IL HR0569

Urges President Obama and the United States Congress to adopt comprehensive health care system reform aligned with the Obama administration's stated goals.

Identifies escalating health care costs as a major economic burden, noting employer-sponsored insurance premiums have doubled in 9 years at a rate 3 times faster than wage increases.

Cites U.S. health care spending of approximately $2.2 trillion in 2007 ($7,421 per person), nearly twice the average of other developed nations.

Lists reform goals including reducing long-term health care cost growth, protecting families from bankruptcy due to medical costs, guaranteeing choice of doctors and health plans, and eliminating coverage barriers for pre-existing conditions.

Identifies benefits to Illinois including potential reductions in state spending for Medicaid, All Kids, FamilyCare, the Illinois Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan, and state employee health insurance premiums.