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STATEMENT – Legislature must pass LB 472 to close the coverage gap

Health Care, Press Release / By Nic Swiercek / 04/08/2015

***For Immediate Release*** April 8, 2015 Contact, Jeff Sheldon Communications Director, Nebraska Appleseed Office: (402) 438-8853 Mobile: (402) 840-7289 jsheldon@neappleseed.org Appleseed urges Legislature to pass LB 472 to close coverage gap Medicaid Redesign Act would enhance healthcare access, boost economy LINCOLN — Today, Nebraska Appleseed Executive Director Rebecca Gould released the following […]

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Legislative Update – April 6

Health Care / By Nic Swiercek / 04/06/2015

Nebraska Appleseed’s Legislative Update News and Updates from the Nebraska Unicameral April 6, 2015 This is shaping up to be one of the biggest weeks of the Legislative session for Appleseed’s priority bills. Medicaid Redesign Act set for debate Wednesday afternoon, the Legislature will begin debate on LB 472 – the Medicaid Redesign

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Urge State Senators to Close The Coverage Gap. Vote “Yes” on LB 472

Health Care / By Nic Swiercek / 04/02/2015

Now is an important time for you to make your voice heard to fix a large hole in our health care system. On Wednesday April 8, the Nebraska Legislature will begin debate on LB 472 – the Medicaid Redesign Act. Passing this crucial bill would make health care make sense for everyone in Nebraska. We’re asking

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Still time to Get Covered for the 2015 Tax Season

Health Care / By Eric Savaiano / 04/01/2015

This is a guest post from Griffith Swidler, Intern for Nebraska Appleseed’s Health Care Access Program Like most people, I am well aware that it’s tax time and I need to get in gear to file my taxes before April 15th. One thing of which some people might not be so well aware is

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Faith leaders urge lawmakers to Close the Coverage Gap

Health Care / By Nic Swiercek / 03/25/2015

On March 17, faith leaders converged on the State Capitol to deliver a letter to State Senators signed by more than 170 Nebraska faith leaders calling for the passage of LB 472 – the Medicaid Redesign Act. Rev. Keith Nelson, a retired Lutheran pastor, told reporters that Nebraska clergy viewed the bill, which would help

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RELEASE – Over 170 Nebraska faith leaders urge Unicameral support for health coverage bill

Health Care / By Nic Swiercek / 03/17/2015

***For Immediate Release*** March 17, 2015 Contact, Jeff Sheldon Communications Director, Nebraska Appleseed Office: (402) 438-8853 Mobile: (402) 840-7289 Email: jsheldon@neappleseed.org Rev. Keith Nelson Omaha Together One Community Clergy Caucus Mobile: 402-304-3648 Email: OTOCforNebraska@gmail.com More than 170 Nebraska faith leaders sign letter of support for Medicaid Redesign Act Faith leaders urge State Senators to

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Legislative Update – March 16

Health Care / By Nic Swiercek / 03/16/2015

Nebraska Appleseed’s Legislative Update News and Updates from the Nebraska Unicameral March 16, 2015 Last week, committees met and discussed two of Appleseed’s top priority bills, but we still await action on one of them during this final week of committee hearings. HHS Committee advances LB 472 to the floor On March 10, the Health

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Closing the Coverage Gap Can Help Pay for Prison Reform

Health Care / By Sierra Salgado Pirigyi / 03/12/2015

Nebraska is currently facing serious issues with its corrections system, primarily, the level of overcrowding and the resulting cost of corrections operations. Nebraska’s corrections facilities are currently at more than 160 percent of capacity. One way to address overcrowding is to make sure those who leave corrections facilities do not return due to reoffending. Studies

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Come to LB 472 Lobby Day – March 5

Health Care / By Nic Swiercek / 02/25/2015

Right now, more than 54,000 working Nebraskans have no way to afford health insurance This coverage gap results in enormous human and financial costs that can no longer be ignored. The Nebraska Legislature can close this coverage gap in 2015 by passing LB 472, and you can make your voice heard! Join us for a lobby day at

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Open Enrollment, Campaign Successes and Tax Season Enrollment

Health Care / By Eric Savaiano / 02/23/2015

At least 74,000 Nebraskans can rest a little bit easier knowing that they are covered by health insurance following the close of the national open enrollment period February 15. The Department of Health and Human Services announced state numbers February 18 and also reported that over 11.4 million individuals signed up nationwide, surpassing the goal set

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