Legislators in several states are taking up the charge for "Medicare for All." In California, Democrats call for "a universal, single-payer healthcare system" as part of their party platform. A bid to install such a system failed in the California Assembly at the end of January, but the Golden State's leaders have promised to make another run at it.
Health insurance companies want to avoid another influx of costly members during the latest special enrollment period and ahead of looming Medicaid redeterminations.