Session Review: Health and Human Services
Public benefit requirements, licensure changes and pharmacy practice updates were the top health and human services issues addressed by lawmakers this session.
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Residential child care background checks approved
Residential child care workers must submit to a new federally mandated background check under a bill approved May 24.
Read moreMedicaid managed care restrictions, notification requirements approved
A bill that delays the transition of long-term care facilities to the state’s Medicaid managed care program passed May 24.
Read moreAnatomical board provisions updated
Senators gave final approval May 23 to a bill that updates state law to incorporate provisions of the Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act.
Read moreMobile massage therapy approved
Mobile massage therapy establishments are allowed to operate in Nebraska under a bill passed May 23.
Read moreMedicaid managed care restrictions amended, advanced
A bill that would delay the transition of long-term care facilities to the state’s Medicaid managed care program advanced from select file May 21.
Read moreCommunity-based disability services plan required
Nebraska is required to create a statewide plan to provide disability services under a bill passed May 13.
Read moreMobile massage therapy bill advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval May 10 to a bill that would authorize mobile massage therapy establishments in Nebraska.
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Anatomical board updates advanced
Senators gave first-round approval May 10 to a bill that would update state law to incorporate provisions of the Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act.
Read morePrescription drug monitoring program updated
Lawmakers approved a bill April 29 that makes several changes to the state’s drug monitoring program.
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Medicaid managed care restrictions clear first round
A bill that would delay the addition of new services and populations under the state’s Medicaid managed care program advanced from general file April 24.
Read moreResidential child care background checks advance
A bill that would require residential child care workers to submit to a new federally mandated background check advanced from general file April 23.
Read moreTimeline tightened for abuse complaint reviews
Lawmakers passed a bill March 25 that requires a timely response to complaints at licensed children’s residential facilities in Nebraska.
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Medicaid buy-in program changes advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file April 15 that would make changes to a program meant to help individuals with disabilities maintain employment while retaining Medicaid coverage.
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Plan requirement for community-based disability services advanced
Senators gave first-round approval April 8 to a bill that would require creation of a statewide plan to provide disability services in Nebraska.
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