Health Security for All Americans Act

The Health Security for All Americans Act (H.R. 2133) was a legislative proposal designed to achieve universal health insurance coverage by the year 2010 through a state-based system. Under this bill, states would receive federal funding to create health plans specifically for low-income residents while requiring employers to contribute toward their employees' insurance premiums.

For everyday citizens, the bill aimed to guarantee health coverage regardless of income and expand Medicare benefits to include full coverage for mental health and substance abuse treatment. Additionally, the legislation sought to improve the quality of medical care by establishing a national institute focused on reducing medical errors and protecting healthcare whistleblowers. To fund these changes, the bill suggested using federal budget surpluses and reducing certain tax benefits for high-income individuals and large corporations.