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Nebraska Farm Bureau introduces new healthcare program for members

Nebraska Farm Bureau members will soon have access to a new healthcare program.

President Mark McHargue tells Brownfield the Nebraska Farm Bureau Health Plan rolls out October 1.

“This is really kind of like insurance used to be. You’d go through underwriting and our experience with the partners that we’re partnering with, Tennessee Health insurance, still almost 9 out of 10 people get accepted onto the plan,” he says.

The Nebraska Legislature advanced a measure this past session that allows health plans to be sponsored by nonprofit agriculture organizations.

He says projected savings could range from about 30 to 50%, depending on how much can be subsidized through the federal exchange.

“Obviously, the higher you go up on being subsidized, it will be a little less attractive, but those deductibles are really high as well, so you kind of have to put the whole package together and (see) what you’re actually spending on health protection,” he says.

The announcement was made during the 2024 Husker Harvest Days this week near Grand Island.

AUDIO: Mark McHargue, Nebraska Farm Bureau

AUDIO: Nebraska Farm Bureau news conference at Husker Harvest Days

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