What’s a public option?
OSPIRG is working to pass a public health insurance option in Oregon, but what does that mean?
Health care costs are rising, forcing Oregonians to make tough decisions about their medical choices – especially when to seek care and which insurance plan to purchase. A public health insurance option could help by making a low-cost, high-quality plan choice available for purchase.
With rising premiums and deductibles to other out-of-pocket costs, Oregonians need a plan that controls consumer costs and helps bring down the overall cost of care. A public option with regulated rates can do that.
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Maribeth Guarino
High Value Health Care, Advocate, PIRG
Maribeth educates lawmakers and the public about problems in health care and pushes for workable solutions. When she's not researching or lobbying, Maribeth likes to read, play games, and paint.
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