Healthcare

We support: 

● A robust, science-based, and thoroughly integrated public health system to support the state and the country with any future pandemic outbreaks. 

● Expanding the current healthcare system to Medicare for All. 

● Expanding Medicaid coverage in Nebraska. 

● Full funding for the Children’s Health Information Program (CHIP). 

● Expansion of all available reproductive choices for all Nebraskans and increased healthcare access for individuals and their newborns to decrease the maternal mortality and fetal mortality rates in Nebraska. 

● Increased access and funding to rural health clinics, critical care hospitals, community hospitals, health centers and nursing homes. 

● Mental health as an essential part of health and healthcare and that access to supportive interventions should be available to all Nebraskans. 

● Medical cannabis as a prescribed treatment for medically diagnosed conditions. 

● Reduced prescription drug costs. 

● Full access to healthcare, resources, and community HIV prevention and testing programs. 

● Expanded rehabilitation and destigmatization for persons struggling with drug addiction. 

● Government negotiations for better prices on healthcare and prescriptions. 

● Healthcare that is affordable and does not result in bankruptcy or significant hardship for individuals and families. 

● Education regarding HIV/AIDS. 

● Healthcare cost transparency with itemized disclosure of hospital procedure costs, for pre-op comparison, and insurance reconciliation.

 ● Public health funding and Affordable Care Act subsidies to purchase health insurance. 

● The right of individuals to make end-of-life decisions without government interference. 

We oppose: 

● Any and all attacks on our health benefits. 

● Using Social Security or the Medicare Trust Fund for other than its original purpose. 

● Denials to life-preserving medical care, medications, or medical supplies due to cost or pre-existing conditions. 

● Any local, state or federal laws that impede a person’s right to a safe and legal abortion and other reproductive care.