The federal government has cut the subsidies that made coverage affordable for hundreds of thousands of our residents. People are already delaying surgeries, skipping treatment, and going into debt just to access basic care. That is a crisis, and Connecticut Democrats are fighting back.

We also recognize that racism is a public health crisis, one that produces measurable, documented disparities in who gets care, who gets believed, and who survives. A healthcare system that does not actively confront racial inequity is not a healthcare system for everyone.

Connecticut Democrats support the creation of a public healthcare option that allows residents and small businesses to buy into the health insurance options provided to State of Connecticut employees. We further support studying the feasibility of a universal single-payer healthcare system in Connecticut and will continue advocating for a national Medicare for All program that guarantees comprehensive healthcare coverage for every American.

Solutions lie in a payment system that is fair to all, complete in coverage, and inclusive of dental, vision, mental health, reproductive, and gender affirming care, not as add-ons, but as core components of what it means to be healthy. Individuals must be able to make their own choices about prevention, treatment, and well-being, supported by clear information, respect for their values, and a system that meets them where they are. We are done managing the crisis one patch at a time. Connecticut Democrats will fight for a system where the cost of getting sick doesn't cost you everything else.

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