Center for People in Need

LB656

Adopt the Health Care Accessibility and Affordability Act

Description:

In part, The Health Care Accessibility and Affordability Act would provide for the development of a comprehensive plan which ensures health insurance coverage for all Nebraska residents not covered by Medicare and fair sharing of health care costs through a basic health insurance benefit plan that includes preventive services, behavioral health care, dental care, and long-term care and to provide for the timely enactment of necessary and appropriate legislation to implement such plan.  CARRYOVER TO 2010 LEGISLATIVE SESSION 

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Hearing Date & Room: Wed., Feb. 11, 2009, 1:30pm in Room #1510
Legislative Status: IPP (Killed) in Committee
Sponsor(s): John Harms (48) , Bill Avery (28), Ken Haar (21), Brad Ashford (20)
Committee(s):
Amendments(s):
  • No amendments of concern
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  • No additional documents
Action Alert(s):
  • No action alerts are associated with this legislation.
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Supported by
National Association of Social Workers

Categories: Health Insurance, Health/Healthcare, Medical