Article: CareFirst unveils its version of a Universal Health Care bill to Md. lawmakers

Legislators and representatives from CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield unveiled companion bills Wednesday aimed at providing health care for more than 800,000 Maryland residents who are uninsured, the second piece of legislation of its kind introduced this session.

Titled the Health Care Affordability Act, Senate Bill 515 and House Bill 860, sponsored by Sen. Thomas M. Middleton, D-Charles, and Del. Peter A. Hammen, D-Baltimore City, respectively, would require Maryland residents to obtain insurance and employers to offer coverage for their workers.

Organizers said they hope that the "Healthy Maryland" plan will offer health coverage to every Maryland resident regardless of health status or ...

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