Sen. Kamala Harris released a health-care plan on Monday that will transition every American into her version of a 'Medicare for All' system within 10 years.
. Harris's plan raises the earnings threshold to $100,000. Both senators have also proposed new taxes on stock, bond and derivatives transactions.
"Medicare for All will cover all medically necessary services, including emergency room visits, doctor visits, vision, dental, hearing aids, mental health, and substance use disorder treatment, and comprehensive reproductive health care services," she wrote. In comparison, the transition period proposed by Sanders is four years. Harris wrote that the longer transition period will lower the overall cost of the program.Harris has expressed mixed views about the role of private insurers. In January, Harris told CNN, referring to private insurance, ", " though her campaign staff said afterward she supported multiple paths to Medicare for All.
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