WASHINGTON- The pandemic has cost millions of Americans their employer-provided insurance which puts an even brighter spotlight on health care policy in this year's election. The Affordable Care Act remains in effect but that does not cover anyone, making it a key issue for everyone running for office this November.

In Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, Rep. Don Bacon and Kara Eastman's main issue is over health care policy. Eastman says Bacon voted to repeal protections for those with preexisting conditions and supported Republican proposals to repeal the ACA. Bacon says Eastman is stripping people of health insurance with the 'Medicare for All' approach. Both candidates agree that the current system is flawed and has hurt many Nebraskan families.

Eastman supports HR1384, which "would establish a national health insurance program to cover all Americans for a wide range of benefits with no deductibles or copayments." Private health insurers would only be allowed to offer supplemental coverage. She noted that COVID-19 will now represent a preexisting condition for million of Americans. Eastman says she would never do anything to take away health care, however Bacon believes with her plan, even if a person likes their health care, they will lose it.

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