As people of faith, we are called to embody compassion, justice, and love for our neighbor. We have a sacred duty to care for the sick, uplift the vulnerable, and build a society that reflects the dignity of every human being.

Yet, in our nation today, millions of our neighbors live in fear of medical costs. Families are forced to choose between putting food on the table and seeing a doctor. The sick avoid care due to cost, and medical debt is a leading cause of bankruptcy. This is not just a policy failure; it is a moral crisis.

We have a historic opportunity to answer this call. The Medicare for All Act of 2025 has been introduced in Congress. This legislation would guarantee comprehensive healthcare as a right, not a privilege, to every person in the United States.

The Medicare for All Act of 2025 refers to two related bills, S.1506 and H.R.3069, introduced in the 119th Congress, that would establish a national health insurance program to provide comprehensive, premium-free coverage to all U.S. residents.

Why does this matter to us as a faith community?

• It Upholds Human Dignity: Healthcare is a fundamental human right. No one should suffer or die because they cannot afford care.
• It Strengthens Families and Communities: By eliminating financial barriers to care, we free families from the crushing burden of medical debt and allow them to thrive.
• It Promotes the Common Good: A healthy society is a strong society. Ensuring everyone can access preventative and necessary care makes us all better off.

This is our moment to be a voice for the voiceless and to advocate for a system of healing, not hardship.

TAKE ACTION NOW: Urge Your Members of Congress to Co-Sponsor the Medicare for All Act of 2025.

Key Provisions

• Universal Coverage: The program would cover all U.S. residents with comprehensive benefits.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Covered services would include primary care, vision, dental, prescription drugs, mental health, substance abuse treatment, long-term services and supports, and reproductive health care.
• No Cost-Sharing: The bill prohibits premiums, deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments for covered services, although the Senate version may allow a limited annual out-of-pocket cost for prescription drugs.
• Elimination of Duplicative Private Insurance: Private health insurers and employers would only be allowed to offer coverage that is supplemental to the benefits provided under the national program.
• Freedom of Choice: Patients would have the freedom to choose any participating doctor, hospital, or other provider.
• Provider Payments: Institutional providers (e.g., hospitals) would be paid through global budgets, while individual providers would be paid on a fee-for-service basis.
• Drug Price Negotiation: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) would be required to negotiate prices for prescription drugs.
• Transition Plan: The House bill proposes full implementation two years after enactment, while the Senate bill proposes a four-year transition period. Enrollment for individuals aged 18 or younger, 55 or older, or already in Medicare could begin one year after enactment.
• Funding: The program would be financed through a publicly administered Universal Medicare Trust Fund, with funding raised through tax mechanisms that would replace current premium