There are quite a few misconceptions about the bill to repeal & replace the Affordable Care Act.  The following are answers to some common concerns: I have a pre-existing condition. How does this bill affect me? Under the AHCA, insurance companies cannot deny you coverage based on pre-existing conditions. And your health status cannot affect your premiums, unless… Read more »

Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement in regards to Aetna's announcement today: "The rescue mission to save health care for Nebraskans just became mission critical with the announcement by Aetna that they would not be offering on -or off -exchange individual plans in Nebraska. This move by Aetna can be placed squarely on the structural issues with the current… Read more »

 Today, Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) joined colleagues in the House to pass the American Health Care Act (AHCA), giving individuals and states more control over health care policies allowing for patient-centered health care and removing federal bureaucrats from the decision process.  “Today I joined my colleagues on a rescue mission to save health care for Nebraskans… Read more »

OMAHA, NE – Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement regarding the public-private partnership that will fund a new ambulatory care clinic at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Omaha: “I want to thank the non-profit Heritage Services and the Veterans Affairs Department for coming together on this first-of-its-kind project in which government funds will be… Read more »

 Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement regarding the non-vote today on the American Health Care Act (AHCA): “Today, a small number of Republicans and one hundred percent of the Democrats torpedoed this legislation, meaning that the disaster created by Obamacare will be here for the indefinite future. The real losers in this are the small… Read more »

Congressman Don Bacon, representing the 2nd District of Nebraska, held this live event to discuss the concerns of his constituents. He spoke about education and believes that the local school boards should be making decisions for their district. Congressman Bacon stated he supports President Trump’s temporary travel ban and is in favor of improving the vetting procedures. The… Read more »