STAT+: Democrats coalesce around ‘Medicare for More,’ ‘Medikids’ proposals

The party’s factions have found common ground on their health care affordability agenda Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) spoke at the Democratic conference on Friday in Denver.David Zalubowski)/AP John writes about the politics of health care, and he is the author of the twice-weekly D.C. Diagnosis newsletter. You can reach John on Signal at John_Wilkerson.07. WASHINGTON — Democrats are coalescing around a plan to offer Medicare to more Americans, if not all of them. As the party navigates the pressure to quickly lower the cost of living, so-called Medicare for More is emerging as a consensus policy that could avert divisions between the party’s moderate and liberal wings. A “Medikids” proposal to provide free health insurance to everyone from birth until age 26 also is gaining traction among Democrats. STAT+ Exclusive Story Already have an account? Log in This article is exclusive to STAT+ subscribers Unlock this article — plus daily intelligence on Capitol Hill and the life sciences industry — by subscribing to STAT+. Already have an account? Log in View All Plans To read the rest of this story subscribe to STAT+. Subscribe John writes about the politics of health care, and he is the author of the twice-weekly D.C. Diagnosis newsletter. You can reach John on Signal at John_Wilkerson.07.