Exploring the Proposed Single-Payer Minnesota Health Plan: Benefits for Cook County Residents and Seasonal Workers with Senator John Marty and Rose Roach

On Thursday, April 25, WTIP will be hosting a community conversation regarding the Single Payer Minnesota Health Plan. The conversation will be facilitated by WTIP contributor Kimberly Soeren and will feature two guests: Senator John Marty and Rose Roach.

During the hour-long conversation, the guests will discuss the proposed Minnesota Single-Payer Health Plan and how it could benefit residents, business owners, and seasonal workers in Cook County. Senator Marty has a history of supporting healthcare coverage for Minnesota residents, having been involved with initiatives such as Minnesota Care and the Affordable Care Act in Washington. He is the author of the proposed Minnesota Health Plan (S.F. 2740), which aims to provide comprehensive medical coverage, including dental, prescription drugs, vision and hearing care, mental health services, and more. The plan also eliminates co-pays, deductibles, and other barriers to healthcare access.

The second guest, Rose Roach, is the former director of the Minnesota Nurses Association and currently serves as the National Coordinator of the Labor Campaign for Single Payer. In an interview with WTIP’s Kalli Hawkins