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Friend, 
 
At the time of writing this, we have about 72 hours until the Nevada
legislature adjourns this session. But there are still a few major bills
that need an extra push to make it across the finish line before the clock
strikes midnight on Monday. 
 
SB 420 is one such bill. It’s sponsored by the Senate Majority Leader,
Nicole Cannizzaro, and would create the [ [link removed] ]Nevada Public Option, a public
health insurance option for the state, offering a high-quality, low-cost
alternative to compete with private insurance. Individuals, as well as
small businesses, would have a new option for insurance that is less
expensive than private plans, shifting the overall costs of health
insurance downward for everyone. 
 
We all saw the need for this as thousands of Nevadans lost their jobs, and
their insurance along with it, during the pandemic. Nevadans in rural
areas also have long suffered from having only one or no market insurance
plans in their area. The Nevada Public Option would address these problems
by creating an affordable plan that is available statewide, and regardless
of employment. Even further, SB 420 enhances maternity coverage through
Medicaid, promoting healthier pregnancies for mothers and babies. 
 
This bill was just heard in its Assembly committee, but needs to be voted
out and brought to the full Assembly in order to make it to Governor
Sisolak’s desk. Wealthy, for-profit hospitals and private insurance aren’t
taking too kindly to SB 420, and so it’s up to us to show there’s massive
support for it. 
 
That’s where you come in! It’s time to take action to call your Assembly
legislator and tell them why they need to pass SB 420. If you’ve ever
struggled to afford coverage, or have had to grapple with the prospect of
losing your job and access to care, those stories are exactly what our
Assembly members need to hear right now. 
 
To get SB 420 passed:

* [ [link removed] ]Call your legislator. Follow the instructions at the link to
identify your home district and select your Assembly member to call
them. It only takes a minute!
* [ mailto:[email protected] ]Email your comments. The Assembly Ways & Means Committee can take
your comments in writing at [ mailto:[email protected] ][email protected].
* [ [link removed] ]Share your opinion. The legislative opinion poll is still accepting
responses. Choose ‘SB 420’ from the dropdown menu, click ‘in favor’,
and add your comment and information.
* [ [link removed] ]Click to Tweet. Share your support and make it known that you want
the #NVPublicOption to pass!

 
With your help, we can make the Nevada Public Option a reality! Nevadans
deserve a more affordable option for health insurance. We hope you can
join us in supporting this bold new policy before the session comes to an
end.
 
Thank you for all your support,
 


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