2018 California Proposition 8

Proposition 8, also known as the Limits on Dialysis Clinics' Revenue and Required Refunds Initiative and Prop 8, was a California ballot proposition intended to authorize state regulation of kidney dialysis clinics and limit charges for patient care. It failed in the November 2018 California elections.

Proposition 8

Limits on Dialysis Clinics' Revenue and Required Refunds Initiative
Results
Choice
Votes  %
Yes 4,845,264 40.07%
No 7,247,917 59.93%
Valid votes 12,093,181 100.00%
Invalid or blank votes 0 0.00%
Total votes 12,093,181 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 19,696,371 61.4%
Source: California Secretary of State[1]

The proposition was sponsored by the Service Employees International Union and would have required dialysis clinics in California to give rebates to insurers and pay a fee to the state on any business revenue that went over 115% of the cost to provide care. Two major companies that made up 72% of the dialysis market in the state - DaVita Inc. and Fresenius Medical Care - paid over $110 million to a campaign designed to beat the proposition. This was the most money raised for a campaign like this in California's history.[2] Supporters of the proposition argued that it would incentivize clinics to spend more money on better quality equipment and training for employees. Two major supporters of Prop 8 were CalPERS and the California Labor Federation. Major opponents of the measure were California Medical Association, National Kidney Foundation and American Renal Management LLC.[3]

Result

Proposition 8
Choice Votes %
No 7,247,917 59.93
Yes 4,845,264 40.07
Valid votes 12,093,181 100
Total votes 12,093,181 100.00

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