United for National Health Care

Welcome to United for National Health Care!

We are a Bellingham, WA group organizing and advocating for a National Single-Payer Healthcare System. We believe health care for all is a human right and not a privilege based on one's ability to pay.

On this site we strive to keep you up to date with what is happening locally in United for National Health Care as well as current issues on the nationwide movement to achieve national single-payer health care!

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Join us on Monday, July 27, 2009 when noted singer-activist Anne-Feeney takes her show on the road with the Sing Out for Single Payer Healthcare Roadshow 2009. Mark your calendars and help us spread the word!

Support United for National Health Care and show your support for HR676/Single Payer Healthcare with these HR676 Single Payer Healthcare Now T-Shirts.

Click here to download a membership application and become a member of Bellingham's United for National Health Care today or contact us to find out how you can help make Healthcare for All a reality.

Form a United for Healthcare partner group in your WA area! Contact Us to learn how.

On July 27, 2009 @ 8pm, the left-leaning singer and activist  Anne Feeney is coming to Bellingham, WA with her Sing Out for Single Payer Healthcare Roadshow 2009.  Anne has performed numerous times in Bellingham and is well known in the progressive community.  Anne has been an effective community organizer for almost 40 years.  Her concerts are high-powered, hilarious, informative and inspiring!

The Sing Out for Single Payer Healthcare Roadshow is absolutely free. Donations will be requested and the proceeds divided between United for National Healthcare and the performers. Come join us on July 27, 2009 @ 8pm to show your support for Single Payer Healthcare and enjoy an evening of uplifting music.

Can you attend this concert? Questions? Click here to let us know. 

Groups Protest Health Insurance Heavyweights

Groups protested in Washington DC on March 10th, outside the AHIP (American Health Insurance Plans) Forum. Rep. Eric Mass [NY-29] (opening speaker) is a fierce supporter of HR676:

What is Single-Payer Healthcare?

Single-payer is a term used to describe a type of financing system. It refers to one entity acting as administrator, or “payer.” In the case of healthcare, a single-payer system would be setup such that one entity—a government run organization—would collect all healthcare fees, and pay out all healthcare costs.

In a single-payer system, all hospitals, doctors, and other healthcare providers would bill one entity for their services. This alone reduces administrative waste greatly, and saves money, which can be used to provide care and insurance to those who currently don’t have it.

HR 676: One Plan, One Nation

The United States National Health Insurance Act (HR 676) establishes a unique American national universal health insurance program. The bill would create a publicly financed, privately delivered healthcare system that uses the already existing Medicare program by expanding and improving it to all US residents, and all residents living in US territories.

With over 45-75 million uninsured Americans, and another 50 million who are under-insured, the time has come to change our inefficient and costly non-healthcare system. Learn more about HR676 - the United States National Health Care Act.

Wear Your Support for HR676 - Healthcare NOW T-Shirts

Show your support for HR676 Single Payer Healthcare with this bright orange shirt designed by Healthcare NOW!. Makes a great gift too! Available in S, M, L for a $15 donation, and XL for an $18 donation. Contact us today to get yours.

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