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Unicameral’s Health Committee to Hear Medicaid Expansion Bill (LB577) Feb. 28th

Originally published February 27, 2013, By Linda. Updated July 21, 2015. 2 Comments

Unicameral’s Health Committee to Hear Medicaid Expansion Bill (LB577) Feb. 28th

Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series, see the bottom for a complete list. The Unicameral’s Health and Human Services Committee will hold a hearing tomorrow, February 28th, on LB577, the bill to expand the state’s Medicaid program, and on LB578, a companion bill to create a funding mechanism for expansion.  It’s scheduled […]

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Pelosian Economics: Medicaid Expansion as Fiscal Stimulus

Originally published February 26, 2013, By Linda. Updated May 11, 2017. Leave a Comment

Pelosian Economics: Medicaid Expansion as Fiscal Stimulus

Supporters of LB577, the bill that would expand Medicaid in Nebraska, argue that expansion will result in an economic boom due to the infusion of approximately $3.5 billion in “free” federal tax dollars. Specifically, they predict at least $700 million annually in new economic activity, which could finance at least 10,000 new jobs annually, from […]

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LB577: Nebraska’s Unaffordable Care Act

Originally published February 20, 2013, By Linda. Updated February 25, 2018. Leave a Comment

LB577: Nebraska’s Unaffordable Care Act

This article is part of a series.  Find the complete list published to date at the conclusion of this article. Governor Heineman has vocally opposed the expansion of Medicaid in Nebraska on the ground that it is unaffordable. At the risk of exposing the cynical side of my nature, it seems obvious to me that […]

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Projections re Cost of Medicaid Expansion: Too Good to Be True

Originally published February 18, 2013, By Linda. Updated July 21, 2015. Leave a Comment

Projections re Cost of Medicaid Expansion: Too Good to Be True

Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series, see the bottom for a complete list. There are a lot of Latin phrases you learn when you’re in law school. Some of them have even made their way into common, everyday English! One of those is the warning caveat emptor, “Let the buyer beware.” Expressed […]

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Congratulations! She’s Having His Baby . . . and You’re Paying for It!

Originally published February 8, 2013, By Linda. Updated July 21, 2015. 1 Comment

Congratulations! She’s Having His Baby . . . and You’re Paying for It!

Author’s Note: This is the fifth in a series of articles about Nebraska’s Medicaid program, the Unicameral’s apparent intent to expand it, and the many reasons why expansion is an uncommonly bad idea. Although they don’t have to be read in order, here are links to the previously-published articles in the series, and see the […]

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Sending Granny (and Gramps) to the Home

Originally published February 4, 2013, By Linda. Updated July 21, 2015. Leave a Comment

Sending Granny (and Gramps) to the Home

Author’s Note: This is the fourth in a series of articles about Nebraska’s Medicaid program, the Unicameral’s apparent intent to expand it, and the many reasons why expansion is an uncommonly bad idea. Although they don’t have to be read in order, here are links to the previously-published articles in the series, and see the […]

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People Don’t Walk Away From a Fool and His Money

Originally published January 28, 2013, By Linda. Updated February 25, 2018. Leave a Comment

People Don’t Walk Away From a Fool and His Money

Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series, see the bottom for a complete list. * * * * * * * * * * You’re probably familiar with the old adage “a fool and his money are soon parted.” Paul McCartney put a twist on this proverb in his lyrics for the song […]

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Let’s See What Condition Our Condition Is In

Originally published January 21, 2013, By Linda. Updated July 21, 2015. Leave a Comment

Let’s See What Condition Our Condition Is In

Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series, see the bottom for a complete list.  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * How did Nebraska’s Medicaid program morph into one that’s rated second only to the one operated by the State of Massachusetts in terms of the most benefits offered while, […]

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NE Medicaid Expansion: The Race is On

Originally published January 17, 2013, By Linda. Updated July 21, 2015. 3 Comments

NE Medicaid Expansion: The Race is On

Author’s Note:  This is the first in a series of articles about Nebraska’s Medicaid program, the Unicameral’s apparent intent to expand it, and the many reasons why expansion is an uncommonly bad idea. See the bottom of this article for a complete series list. *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * Last […]

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47% of Nebraska Births Paid for By the State: Is that Good?

Originally published December 3, 2010, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated March 9, 2012. 1 Comment

47% of Nebraska Births Paid for By the State: Is that Good?

Several articles we’ve published recently reported on a meeting of Nebraska Senators representing districts in Lancaster that occurred on November 17 in Lincoln. One of those articles, NE Senators Meeting 11/17 Part 2: Voices Not Often Heard, focused on remarks Linda and I made addressing core questions regarding the true purpose of government and whether or not the $900 million+ – $1.4 billion budget shortfall is being taken seriously enough. Linda focused in particular on the serious problems with Nebraska’s Medicaid system. Following the meeting, Linda sent a letter to the Senators who attended to reinforce several of the points she’d made, which we are sharing, below. Linda did some additional research following writing her letter, which lays out even more problems coming with Medicaid, which you can read about HERE. Read full article47% of Nebraska Births Paid for By the State: Is that Good?

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