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Nebraska Ranked 3rd Most Expensive State for Healthcare. According to Forbes, Nebraska is the third in a ranking of the most expensive state for healthcare with a score of 93.09 out of 100. According to Forbes, “Healthcare expenses are also high in the Cornhusker State. Nebraska residents face these key metrics:

  • The state has the third highest percentage of children whose families struggled to pay for their child’s medical bills in the past 12 months (12.1%).
  • Nebraska is noted for having the seventh highest annual premium for both single health insurance coverage ($1,796.33) and plus-one health insurance coverage ($4,530.67) through an employer.
  • It ranks eighth highest for average premium for residents with family health insurance coverage through an employer ($6,766.33 annually).
  • It also has the eighth highest health insurance premium for those with silver plans in the Affordable Care Act marketplace ($570 annually).” [Forbes, 03/18/24]

 
Senator Fischer took over $110,000 from big pharma and sold out hardworking Nebraskans. Fischer Received Over $780,000 from Health Sector. According to Open Secrets, throughout her federal career, Fischer has received $363,500 in contributions from Health sector PACs. She also received $418,100 from Health sector individuals. Her career total from the Health sector is $781,600. [Open Secrets, 2011-2024]

  • 2024 Cycle: Fischer Received $258,000 from Agribusiness PACs. During the 2024 election cycle, Fischer received $112,000 from Health sector PACs. She also received $75,342 from Health sector individuals. For the 2024 cycle, Fischer received $187,342 from the Health sector. [Open Secrets, 2024]

NOTE: Pharmaceutical companies, physicians and health professionals are the largest source of federal campaign contributions in this sector.
She voted against lowering prescription drug prices and capping the price of insulin.