About Us

WE ARE MONTANANS FOR SINGLE-PAYER

Montanans for Single-Payer is a statewide group formed to affect the current national debate on health care reform.  We are committed to true universal health care, a Medicare-type system where everyone is in and no one is out.

WHAT DO WE STAND FOR?

Montanans for Single-Payer is convinced the only way to assure quality health care for all Montanans and all Americans is to implement a single-payer system that can contain costs, allow individuals to choose their own doctors, hospital and other health care providers, and integrate wellness programs throughout the nation’s health care.  We advocate a complete paradigm shift in health care delivery from a health care “insurance” model to a universal health care plan.  We are opposed to any health care plan reliant on private, for-profit insurance companies.

HOW WILL WE ACHIEVE SINGLE-PAYER UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE?

Montanans for Single-Payer is reaching out to Montanans and across the nation to provide information on why only a single-payer approach can bring real change to American health care.  We are active in most counties and can notify 14,000 Montanans of developments in health care reform.   We recognize that Montanans have a unique opportunity to help shape the future of health care in America because U.S. Senator Max Baucus is a key player in that effort.  Montanans for Single-Payer believes he will listen to the voices of Montanans so Montanans must make clear that we want a single-payer health care system.  Utilizing our email campaign, we plan to activate a network of Montanans whenever there is a decision on health care reform coming up in Washington, D.C. urging citizens to contact Senators Baucus and Tester, Representative Denny Rehberg, and President Barack Obama.

WHAT IS SINGLE-PAYER?

Montanans for Single Payer is a statewide nonprofit group organized to advocate for a Medicare like single payer system.  After long study and careful examination, we are convinced that the only effective way to reform the current healthcare system is to implement a single payer system.  The very mention of single payer stimulates all sorts of reaction ranging from accusations that it is socialistic to what a great idea. Read more: http://montanansforsinglepayer.org/?cat=9

This short video describes the term “single-payer” and how it applies to health care. whatissinglepayer3

JOIN US

Let us know who you are and we will send you our updates about activities.  If you will agree to help us get the information out to your friends, we can create a network of supporter that will create the political will needed by our Congressional members. LOG IN and we will add you to our email list so we can keep you updated on activities or send us your email to: info@montanansforsinglepayer.org

Follow the Money Rally Helena - July 24, 2009

Swing Round This Ship, Max Baucus

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Song Lyrics by Adam Nordell, Helena, Montana

My darling, it’s three times we’ve been denied.
What of the profits they struggle to hide?
I know of a man who says he’s our friend
If he is to help us, what must we spend?

Max Baucus, Max Baucus, hear now our cry:
You’ll swing round this ship if you want to stay dry.
If you leave us all in the trough of this wave,
Only the sharks will come to your aid.

Our children, my darling, who shall they blame
If we can’t afford some hospital stay?
We’ll eat lots of garlic and one apple each day and
Pray to keep that nightmare at bay.

Max Baucus, Max Baucus, let’s make us a deal
We’ll lay down our arms if you lay down your shield
Don’t hang your career on a cross painted blue:
I’d swing round this ship if I were you.

© Adam Nordell