A record number of Nebraskans signed up for healthcare coverage during the federal government’s open enrollment period.
The U-S Department of Health and Human Services reports 87,835 people renewed their coverage or signed up for the first time.
Nebraska Appleseed Healthcare Director James Goddard says he was surprised by the year over year increase…

Goddard says there are still almost as many low-income residents who are uninsured and do not qualify under the Affordable Care Act.

The Unicameral’s Health and Human Services Committee holds a hearing on the Medicaid expansion bill tomorrow (Wed) afternoon.