I want to compliment the Senate Committee for coming up with a uniquely NH solution to bring health coverage to 50,000 Granite Staters who currently don't have medical insurance. Senate Bill 413 will allow NH to accept the federal money which will pay for 100% of the costs of caring for our low-income neighbors at no cost to the state.
This piece of legislation shows what our Yankee ingenuity can come up with when all participants decide to work together. The plan covers NH citizens who have no medical coverage at no cost the taxpayers. It also demonstrates that NH knows how to work smarter rather than harder, that we can bring health care to those who need it without expanding state government or entitlements.
Yankee ingenuity is also known for addressing problems faster. I was very sorry when the Senate voted down a similar bill last December. I hope that this time our State Senators pass this legislation to show that NH knows how to do things the smart way as well as for the reasons of helping out our friends and neighbors.
