The bill is a memorial from the Washington State Legislature urging the federal government to oppose the privatization of Medicare and to enhance the Original Medicare program. It highlights the efficiency of Original Medicare, which has low administrative costs, and raises concerns about the financial burdens imposed by privatized Medicare programs, such as Medicare Advantage. The memorial points out that these privatized programs have been linked to significant fraudulent practices, resulting in overcharging Medicare beneficiaries and the trust fund by billions annually.

To address these issues, the memorial proposes several measures aimed at leveling the playing field between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage. These include eliminating the 20 percent copays for Original Medicare, introducing an out-of-pocket cap on medical expenses, adding benefits like dental, vision, and hearing coverage, reducing excessive administrative costs in Medicare Advantage, and recouping funds lost to overpayments and fraud. The goal is to strengthen Original Medicare, ensuring it remains a viable and equitable option for seniors and disabled individuals.