A Legislative Proposal for Catastrophic Health Coverage

Catastrophic Health Coverage Act (CHCA)

No American should face financial ruin from health conditions beyond their control.

Federal coverage for catastrophic medical costs—genetic disorders, workplace injuries, environmental exposures, and accidents beyond individual control. Consolidates existing spending streams rather than creating new programs, projecting major fiscal improvement.

How CHCA Works

CHCA distinguishes between health conditions within individual control and those arising from circumstances beyond control—creating a principled framework that preserves personal responsibility while providing collective protection against uncontrollable misfortune.

Agency-Decorrelated Coverage

Covers catastrophic conditions arising from genetics, occupational exposures, environmental contamination, and accidents—circumstances beyond individual choice.

Consolidates Existing Spending

Systematically consolidates fragmented catastrophic spending streams across Medicare, Medicaid, VA, workers' compensation, and tort system—no new spending programs.

Preserves Private Insurance

Private insurance continues for routine and lifestyle-related care. CHCA removes only catastrophic tail risk, improving insurer stability.

CHCA creates genuine benefits across the healthcare system.

Patients & Families

First-dollar coverage for conditions beyond your control. No deductibles. No copays. No medical bankruptcy.

Workers

Full protection for occupational injuries and illnesses. No fighting for coverage. No employer retaliation concerns.

Entrepreneurs & Small Business

Freedom from job lock. Start your business without losing catastrophic protection. Pursue innovation without fear.

Employers

Remove catastrophic tail risk from benefit costs. Predictable, stable expenses. Competitive advantage in talent acquisition.

Legal Professionals

Market expansion through systematic recovery. Guaranteed compensation from a principled legal framework. New practice areas.

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Federal coverage for catastrophic medical costs from conditions beyond individual control.

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