single payor; health care

HB 2795 establishes Arizona's "Arizona HEALTH Program," a state-run health care system providing comprehensive coverage to all Arizona residents who choose to enroll. The program would be funded through a new payroll tax requiring employers to pay 80% and employees 20% of wages above $25,000 annually, with no premiums or enrollment fees for residents. Key provisions include creating a Board of Trustees with specific stakeholder representation to develop benefit coverage plans incorporating existing state health programs like Medicaid and state employee benefits. The bill directly affects all Arizona residents and employers by creating a mandatory state-funded health care option alongside private insurance choices.