One thing is certain: Nebraskans are best served by moving forward with efforts to establish a state-based health insurance exchange.
Nebraskans support these efforts to ensure the federal government will not be allowed control over our exchange. It's vital for Nebraskans to have a voice in the future of their health care, and as a member of the Nebraska Health Care Alliance I look forward to working with the Legislature to make sure this privilege stays where it belongs.
Maintaining a state-based exchange empowers Nebraskans to determine which plans suit them best and preserves our state's right to control its health insurance marketplace. Allowing individuals and small businesses to shop, compare and enroll in plans of their choosing will foster competition and create more reasonable costs for everyone. In addition, it can be set in place to help consumers make informed comparisons, distinguish the true value of each plan and educate everyone on healthy lifestyle choices.
http://journalstar.com/news/opinion/editorial/columnists/local-view-moving-forward-is-best-for-nebraskans/article_750512c6-f1b8-5915-928e-3844d6d4ed25.html
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