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HB 5773

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SINGLE-PAYER HEALTH CARE PROGRAM IN CONNECTICUT.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Josh Elliott and 1 co-sponsor

Connecticut bill would replace private health insurance with a state-operated single-payer system covering all residents through government-administered program.

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Bill Summary · HB 5773

Legislative bill overview

HB 5773 proposes establishing a single-payer health care system in Connecticut, where a unified government program would replace the current multi-payer insurance system. Under this model, the state would directly finance and administer health care coverage for all residents, eliminating private insurance intermediaries for essential services.

Why is this important

This represents a fundamental restructuring of how Connecticut finances and delivers health care—affecting nearly 3.6 million residents, billions in state budgets, and thousands of insurance industry jobs. The outcome would significantly impact tax rates, health care provider reimbursement rates, prescription drug costs, and access to care across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs and funding: Single-payer systems require substantial tax increases or reallocation of existing health spending; projections vary widely on whether overall savings or costs would result, and who bears the financial burden
  • Federal legal barriers: States have limited authority over Medicare and Medicaid; achieving true single-payer coverage would require federal cooperation or waivers that may be difficult to obtain
  • Provider and insurance industry opposition: Would eliminate private insurance jobs and significantly alter provider payment structures, likely generating organized political resistance from affected industries
  • Transition complexity: Converting existing coverage systems, integrating multiple health networks, and maintaining service continuity during transition poses substantial administrative challenges
  • Healthcare quality and wait times: Proponents cite cost control; opponents cite concerns about potential service delays or reduced provider choice common in some single-payer systems

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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