Summary
Sigler's alternative asks the state to fully cover cancer treatment in the 2027 budget — roughly a $15 billion known cost — as a stepwise alternative to full single-payer. It passed 10-5.
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Last discussed Jun 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Estimated at about $15 billion statewide annually, to be negotiated against insurer premium reductions.
✅Who benefits
Cancer patients statewide who would face no treatment costs.
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