California has been on a path towards universal healthcare coverage for a long time, with significant progress made in recent years. In 2000, California launched the Health Care Options Project, investing $1.2 million to study different strategies for achieving universal healthcare. While the journey towards universal healthcare is complex and comes with its fair share of challenges, this latest development marks a historic step for California. Universal healthcare refers to a healthcare system in which all residents of a country or region have access to necessary medical services and treatment. Single-payer plans are a type of universal healthcare system in which a single entity, usually the government, is responsible for financing and administering healthcare services.

Source: Los Angeles Times October 31, 2023 15:51 UTC