Add Pennsylvania to the growing list of states considering mandatory health insurance, as Gov. Ed Rendell on Wednesday unveiled a proposal to cover an estimated 800,000 uninsured adults, Financial Times reports. Rendell, a Democrat just sworn in to his second term, wants a 3 percent "fair share" tax on companies that do not provide insurance to their Pennsylvania employees, and also seeks a hike in the state's tobacco taxes to pay for the coverage. The state also would receive federal matching funds for the phased mandatory-insurance plan, according to the FT.
To learn more:
- check out the Financial Times article
PLUS: Appellate court upholds ruling against Maryland Wal-Mart benefits law. Report