Senate Democrats Unveil State-Sponsored Public Option Healthcare Bill
Senate Democrats have unveiled a bill that would create a state-sponsored public health care option in Nevada.
Senate Bill 420 would require insurers that bid to provide coverage to the state’s Medicaid population to also apply to offer a public option plan. Similar to coverage offered under the federal Affordable Care Act, the plans would be operated by private insurers and sold on and off the state’s healthcare exchange.
Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro said a public option will help expand access to health care for underserved communities, especially those in rural areas.