Editorial: Looking for best way to offer drug benefit

Tuesday, May 1, 2001 | 9:07 a.m.

The Assembly, the Senate and Gov. Kenny Guinn have yet to reach a consensus on how to improve a prescription drug program for seniors. A bill passed by the GOP-controlled Senate would boost the subsidies for Guinn's plan, which lets insurers offer this benefit. In contrast, a bill by Assemblywoman Barbara Buckley, D-Las Vegas, would have a state agency oversee the program, eliminating the insurer as a middleman, which in our view is the preferable choice.

Despite the differences, it is encouraging that all involved want to see the program's benefits increased. It is hoped that legislators keep partisan politics out of this debate -- at least as much as is humanly possible -- in devising a plan that works best for seniors.

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