Proposition 35

During the November election in the state of California, some initiatives will be voted on such as Proposition 35, which seeks to create a permanent funding source to provide health care to low-income residents of the state by imposing a tax on large health insurance plans, however, there is controversy over the proposal, which would use the money to better pay doctors, hospitals and community clinics.

Although opponents believe the proposal puts at risk millions of dollars that are already secured for patients, workers and programs in the state budget, Mayra Alvarez, Executive Director of The Children’s Partnership, No on Prop. 35, explains why they oppose the initiative.

She recalls that there are many organizations that oppose this proposal because it benefits doctors and hospitals and not patients.

Mayra Alvarez, talks about how it would affect low-income families in the state of California.

Although those who defend Proposition 35 say it will have stable funding to improve access to the community, she says it will not improve medical care and families were not heard.

Proponents say it will help low-income families.

Dr. Ramses Sanchez, M.D., an attending physician at Camarena Health Center, who supports Prop. 35, says the tax already collected should stay in health care.

He clarifies that the resources of the tax will go mostly to the medical attention of the population.

Dr. Ramses Sanchez, Attending Physician, Camarena Health Center, Yes to Proposition 35, clarifies that taxes will not be raised and explains that the resources should be more significant for patients.

Remember that Proposition 35 will be voted on by Californians next November.