Senate Democrat proposes universal health care for children
Summary
Senator Andy Kim from New Jersey introduced a plan called the MediKids Act to give every American child health coverage through Medicare. The program would start at birth and cover children up to age 26.Key Facts
- The proposal is called the MediKids Act.
- It would enroll every child in the U.S. in Medicare automatically when they are born.
- The health coverage would continue until the child turns 26 years old.
- Senator Andy Kim is a Democrat from New Jersey.
- The plan aims to expand healthcare access for children and young adults.
- Medicare is a government health insurance program.
- The proposal is part of a push to bring new ideas to the healthcare discussion.
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