MO SB722

Creates a single publicly financed statewide health assurance program to provide comprehensive health, mental health, and dental care services to all Missouri residents with goals of timely access, adequate funding, and lower health care spending.

Establishes a 23-member board of governors appointed by the governor with senate consent, including physicians, nurses, dentists, mental health providers, consumer advocates, and representatives from regional health districts to administer the program.

Divides the state into six regional health planning districts with advisory councils to assist in developing a comprehensive annual state health care plan, including budgets for health services, medications, equipment, and professional education.

Imposes a progressive health assurance tax on Missouri resident income exceeding $5,000 at rates from 1-5% depending on income level, with revenues deposited into the Missouri Health Care Trust Fund to finance the program.

Requires the Department of Social Services to apply for federal waivers under Medicare (Title XVIII) and Medicaid (Title XIX) within 30 days to enable federal payments to be redirected to the state health care trust fund.