California lawmakers have named a controversial healthcare reform bill after an alleged murderer, proving just how insane they really are. The “Luigi Mangione Access to Health Care Act” honors a man currently on trial for killing a health insurance CEO, yet Democrats seem eager to celebrate him as some kind of healthcare vigilante.
At a glance:
• California’s new healthcare bill is named after Luigi Mangione, who allegedly murdered UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson
• The bill would make it harder for insurance companies to deny treatment recommended by doctors
• Insurers would face potential felony charges for employing non-physicians to review medical decisions
• Patients could sue insurance companies for treble damages if claims are unjustly denied
• Critics warn the legislation could dramatically increase insurance costs for California residents
California Glorifies Alleged Murderer With New Healthcare Bill
California legislators have named a healthcare reform bill after Luigi Mangione, the man currently facing trial for the murder of UnitedHealthcare chairman Brian Thompson. And, incredibly, it’s not that surprising. Even though it’s insane.
The new “Luigi Mangione Access to Health Care Act” is being pushed through as Mangione awaits his day in court for allegedly killing Thompson as a statement against the American healthcare system.
The initiative, currently under review with a public comment period ending April 25, would drastically change how insurance companies operate in California. Supporters claim the bill will prevent insurance companies from arbitrarily denying treatment prescribed by physicians, while conservatives warn of its economic consequences.
Radical Changes To Insurance Practices Proposed
The controversial legislation would prohibit insurers from delaying, denying, or modifying medical procedures recommended by physicians if such actions could lead to serious health consequences for patients. Insurance companies would be required to prove “by clear and convincing evidence” that a procedure or medication is unnecessary before denying coverage.
One of the most extreme provisions would make it a felony for insurers to employ non-physicians to review decisions made by doctors. This direct attack on insurance companies’ current business practices shows California Democrats’ growing hostility toward the private healthcare sector.
The bill would also allow customers to sue insurance companies for treble damages and attorney fees if their claims are denied without proper justification. Legal experts predict this would open the floodgates to an onslaught of expensive litigation against insurers.
Critics Warn Of Skyrocketing Insurance Costs
Conservative policy analysts have sounded the alarm that the Luigi Mangione Act could lead to dramatically increased insurance rates across California. The additional costs of litigation, mandated physician reviewers, and forced coverage of potentially unnecessary treatments would inevitably be passed on to consumers.
A former federal prosecutor noted the bizarre public reaction to the case, stating they had “never seen an alleged murderer receive such sympathy.” This disturbing trend reflects how the political left has increasingly embraced radical solutions to healthcare reform, even when they involve celebrating individuals accused of heinous crimes.
The Attorney General’s Office will finalize the proposed legislation’s title before it can be circulated for signatures. Republican legislators have condemned the bill not only for its content but for the decision to name it after an alleged murderer awaiting trial.
