Health and Human Services
Lawmakers addressed a crisis at the state’s youth rehabilitation and treatment centers, made several changes to licensure requirements for health care professionals and revised laws governing public benefits.
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Health and Human Services
Body art, nail technology bill vetoed
A bill that would have changed state law regulating nail technology and tattoo artists was vetoed by Gov. Pete Ricketts Aug. 17.
Read moreBody art, nail technology changes adopted
Several changes to state law regulating nail technology and tattoo artists were approved Aug. 13.
Read moreEMS changes approved
Lawmakers passed a bill Aug. 11 meant to ease the emergency medical service provider shortage in rural Nebraska.
Read moreHuman trafficking bill approved
Lawmakers passed a bill Aug. 12 intended to assist victims of human trafficking.
Read moreMedicaid buy-in program changes approved
Lawmakers passed a bill Aug. 12 that makes changes to a program meant to help individuals with disabilities maintain employment while retaining Medicaid coverage.
Read moreDental hygienist changes approved
A bill intended to address the shortage of dental care providers in rural Nebraska passed Aug. 12.
Read moreMedicaid rate methodology clarified
A bill that requires the state Department of Health and Human Services to keep its Medicaid reimbursement rate methodology within its existing rules and regulations process passed Aug. 11.
Read moreOmnibus health licensure bill passed
A bill that makes numerous changes to state health licensure requirements passed Aug. 11.
Read moreHuman trafficking bill narrowed, returned to final reading
A bill on final reading related to human trafficking was narrowed Aug. 4 after senators voted to return it to select file.
Read moreManaged care changes adopted
A bill that changes provider notification procedures for state-contracted managed care companies that deliver Medicaid services passed Aug. 4.
Read moreChild care provider background checks established
More Nebraska child care providers must undergo a federal background check under a bill passed Aug. 3.
Read moreHealth data board established
Lawmakers passed a bill Aug. 3 that creates a new board to oversee the state’s health information exchange.
Read moreOpioid addiction treatment, prevention fund created
A bill to fund treatment and prevention of opioid addiction passed Aug. 3.
Read morePrescription drug access measure approved
Medicaid recipients cannot be denied certain prescription medication coverage under a bill that passed Aug. 3.
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