I am reaching out to ask questions in regards to AB1400. It states, "7) Requires each member of the board to have the responsibility and duty to meet the requirements of this bill and all applicable state and federal laws and regulations, to serve the public interest of the individuals, employers, and taxpayers seeking health care coverage through CalCare, and to ensure the operational well-being and fiscal solvency of CalCare. " If their duty is to “serve the public interest”, why are the board members not elected by the people? Where is public opinion allowed on policies/decisions the board will make? In section "11) Prohibits a member of the board from making, participate in making, or attempting to use the member’s official position to influence the making of a decision that will have a reasonably foreseeable material financial effect on the member or a person in the member’s immediate family, or on either of the following: a) Any source of income, other than gifts and other than loans by a commercial lending institution in the regular course of business on terms available to the public without regard to official status aggregating two hundred fifty dollars ($250) or more in value provided to, received by, or promised to the member within 12 months before the decision is made; or, b) Any business entity in which the member is a director, officer, partner, trustee, employee, or holds any position of management. " Will board members and immediate families not be allowed to own stock in pharmaceutical companies? Will they not be allowed to accept grants/money from pharma?

Please help support the residents and businesses of California by OPPOSING AB1400 Single Payer Universal Healthcare System. Did you know other states such as Colorado, Vermont and Massachusetts have failed to implement or pass a single payer universal healthcare system? Why? It doesn’t work due to: 1) escalating costs–tax funds needed to pay for this type of system are astronomical, 2) fragmented coalitions– unions, employers, small and large businesses all have conflicting demands and needs, 3) regressive impact on families– employees and employers would face new financial burdens from significant increases in taxes. A single payer universal healthcare system would lead to thousands of jobs lost during the merge. A single payer universal healthcare system would lead to low quality medical care and services being provided. A single payer universal healthcare system would eliminate medical innovation and would not attract top medical professionals or specialists. To protect the residents of California, which you represent, please OPPOSE AB1400. Thank you!

Dear Representative I am urging you to help the residents and businesses of California by OPPOSING AB1400 Single Payer Universal Healthcare System. Please consider those of us who have been strongly affected by the pandemic and current economic hardships. We are still taking on extra hours, working several jobs just to dust ourselves off from our previous losses, and now us California taxpayers are expected to have our taxes increased more than ever before? I can’t imagine the intent to help the people through shared healthcare that will inevitably cause such extensive collateral damage on the people can be acceptable. Please consider the remaining taxpayers left in California after the recent tax spikes, business closures and legislation has pushed so many working Californians out. This bill passing would certainly be the final straw, forcing out the remaining who have no choice but to leave the state they knew and loved as their home, bringing their earnings to move on with them. This legislation will be the devastating doom of California and cannot be passed. Please vote for the people by OPPOSING AB1400. [Your Name]

I am reaching out to ask questions in regards to AB1400. It states, "7) Requires each member of the board to have the responsibility and duty to meet the requirements of this bill and all applicable state and federal laws and regulations, to serve the public interest of the individuals, employers, and taxpayers seeking health care coverage through CalCare, and to ensure the operational well-being and fiscal solvency of CalCare. " If their duty is to “serve the public interest”, why are the board members not elected by the people? Where is public opinion allowed on policies/decisions the board will make? In section "11) Prohibits a member of the board from making, participate in making, or attempting to use the member’s official position to influence the making of a decision that will have a reasonably foreseeable material financial effect on the member or a person in the member’s immediate family, or on either of the following: a) Any source of income, other than gifts and other than loans by a commercial lending institution in the regular course of business on terms available to the public without regard to official status aggregating two hundred fifty dollars ($250) or more in value provided to, received by, or promised to the member within 12 months before the decision is made; or, b) Any business entity in which the member is a director, officer, partner, trustee, employee, or holds any position of management. " Will board members and immediate families not be allowed to own stock in pharmaceutical companies? Will they not be allowed to accept grants/money from pharma?

Why would board members of this need to be appointed? shouldn't these positions be elected by the public? I have a lot of concerns about this piece of legislation but find this part of the bill particularly concerning. As overreaching as it already is, not only will we not be able to make medical decisions for ourselves anymore, but we won't even be able to elect the people who do.

Currently, the total estimated cost of healthcare in California this year is $517 billion. Of that $517 billion, $295 billion is paid for with state/local/federal taxes. The remaining $222 billion is currently paid for by employers, insurance companies and out-of-pocket costs paid by patients. If we move to Single Payer Universal Healthcare, the $222 billion deficit lands on the residents of the state of California. This is not free for the residents of California. Large and small businesses will face a significant increase in taxes, as well as individuals based on their income. A heavy increase in taxes will lead to businesses and residents moving out of state. A higher tax rate will add an unnecessary burden on Californians who are already unsuccessfully dealing with skyrocketed inflation. How will the single payer universal healthcare system guarantee individuals are provided quality medical services and items? Will CA residents have medical freedom to choose what treatments/medicine they put in their bodies? A state-run healthcare system will lead to: residents leaving the state, large corporations leaving the state, less quality medical care, and potential for board members to overreach in regards to people’s medical rights and data. Thank you for your time. Please OPPOSE AB1400.

In section 62 and 64 it says, "62) Entitles all residents of this state, no matter their sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, age, previous or existing medical condition, genetic information, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related medical condition, including termination of pregnancy, citizenship, primary language, or immigration status, to full and equal accommodations, advantages, facilities, privileges, or services in all health care providers participating in CalCare." "64) Specifies that discrimination that is prohibited includes the following: a) expressly authorized by this bill for the purposes of enforcing eligibility standards, as specified in the above provisions; b) Reduction of a person’s benefits; and, c) Any other discrimination by any participating provider or any entity conducting, administering, or funding a health program or activity pursuant to this bill. Insurance Program; and, " Can you please clarify if existing medical condition or genetic information includes vaccine status? With the current climate on vaccinations, I think there is reasonable concern that single payer healthcare could become an issue for the unvaccinated due to discrimination. We are already seeing that in our hospitals and healthcare provider offices. Please clarify this point.