Nevadans face a critical turning point that could dramatically alter the future direction of health care in the state for years to come. The Battle Born State Plan began on Jan. 1, putting Nevada on the brink of launching a government-controlled “public option” insurance scheme. It is essential to understand why this policy threatens patient choice and the long-term stability of health care for families across the state.
The state’s public option was created in 2021 through Senate Bill 420. Proponents claim it will expand access to health insurance by creating a new government-run program. But good intentions do not outweigh the law’s constitutional flaws and the significant risks it poses to patients, providers, and taxpayers.
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