09/15/2026
State Rep. Greg Scott has introduced the Pennsylvania Universal Health Care Act (House Bill 2763), which would establish a state‑run, single‑payer health care system. The proposal, referred to the House Insurance Committee, calls for a 10% income tax to generate about $68.3 billion annually, more than the state’s current General Fund. Scott argues the bill would guarantee high‑quality coverage without out‑of‑pocket costs, addressing rising premiums that force families to drop insurance. The legislation would give the state control over provider reimbursement rates, hospital budgets, capital investments, and drug pricing. Supporters frame it as a path to universal access, while critics warn it could lead to longer wait times and reduced quality of care, citing comparisons to other single‑payer systems.
State Rep. Greg Scott has introduced legislation that would establish a state-run, single-payer health care system in Pennsylvania. House Bill 2763, known as the Pennsylvania Universal Health Care Act, was formally introduced in the Pennsylvania House and referred to the House Insurance Committee on...
