NV Dems Chair Comment on Gov. Sandoval’s Veto of Medicaid Buy-in Plan

LAS VEGAS, June 16 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair William McCurdy II following Gov. Brian Sandoval's veto of Assembly Bill 374, which would have created a Medicaid buy-in option for all Nevadans:

"Republicans like Senator Heller and Congressman Amodei are actively sabotaging the Affordable Care Act and trying to pass a bill that increases your costs, slashes your coverage, and eliminates key health care protections.

"Assemblyman Sprinkle's Nevada Care Plan was motivated by the idea that health care should be a right, and his legislation was the product of diligent work, innovative policy ideas, and bipartisan collaboration.

"If Governor Sandoval had signed this bill, every Nevadan would have gained the opportunity to buy an affordable plan with Medicaid-like health benefits on the insurance market. Governor Sandoval's disappointing veto leaves Nevadans more vulnerable to the GOP's heartless and reckless health care policies in Washington."