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September 30, 2016
Nebraskans are facing more bad news as Obamacare continues to unravel. On September 23, Blue Cross Blue Shield announced its departure from Nebraska’s exchange due to losses totaling in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
Issues:Health CareWays & Means
September 27, 2016
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Adrian Smith’s (R-NE) bill, the Co-Op Consumer Protection Act, to provide relief from Obamacare penalties to taxpayers who lost their insurance coverage due to the failures of the Consumer Operated and Oriented Plans (co-ops) created under the President’s health care law.
Issues:Health CareWays & Means
September 23, 2016
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement today regarding the announcement Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska will not sell individual health insurance on the Obamacare marketplace in 2017.
Issues:Health Care
September 21, 2016
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives in support of H.R. 5613. The bill, which passed the House today, contains Smith’s language requiring MedPAC to report on the economic and staffing impacts of supervision requirements on rural hospitals.
Issues:Health CareWays & Means
September 9, 2016
Many Americans were forced to purchase insurance through the co-ops after losing their original plans due to Obamacare’s implementation, only to lose their insurance again due to co-op failures. These consumers have two options: quickly find other coverage and start over on their deductibles, or go without insurance and face a possible Obamacare tax penalty.
Issues:Health CareWays & Means
VIDEO: Ways and Means Committee Passes Smith Bill to Help Americans Hurt by Obamacare Co-Op Failures
September 8, 2016
Today, the Ways and Means Committee passed Congressman Adrian Smith’s (R-NE) bill, the Co-Op Consumer Protection Act, to provide relief from Obamacare penalties to taxpayers who lost their insurance coverage due to the failures of the Consumer Operated and Oriented Plans (co-ops) created under the President’s health care law.
Issues:Health CareWays & Means
September 2, 2016
It has been a productive August meeting with people on the front lines of our economy. As September begins, Congress is reconvening in Washington, D.C. We have a lot of work to do.
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July 13, 2016
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement today after voting in favor of S. 304, the Conscience Protection Act.
Issues:Health Care
July 8, 2016
Congress has a constitutional responsibility to conduct oversight and stand vigilantly against abuses of power.
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July 1, 2016
Over the past few weeks, House Republicans have focused on laying out a roadmap called A Better Way. This agenda outlines our policy proposals for creating greater opportunity for all Americans, reducing the size of government, and strengthening our country.
Issues:Health CareTaxesWays & Means