Budget concerns related to the provision of public benefits, reduction of licensure requirements and regulation of prescription drugs were the top health and human services issues addressed by lawmakers this session.
Read moreSeveral changes related to services for individuals with developmental disabilities were approved under a bill passed May 18.
Read moreA bill that allows public and nonprofit emergency medical transporters to be reimbursed by Medicaid at the same rate as hospitals and other medical providers passed May 16.
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Lawmakers amended a bill May 16 to change provisions of developmental disability services in Nebraska.
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A bill introduced to end Nebraska’s short-term disability program was amended May 15 to remove that provision and add others related to developmental disability services in Nebraska.
Read moreA bill that delays rate changes for child care subsidy providers was given final approval May 11.
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A bill that would delay rate changes for child care subsidy providers was amended and advanced from select file May 8.
Read moreSenators passed a bill May 3 that seeks to improve knowledge of and access to palliative care in Nebraska.
Read moreA bill that would ensure Nebraska compliance with federal regulations related to certain developmental disability facilities was passed May 3.
Read moreChanges to the state’s drug monitoring program were approved by lawmakers May 3.
Read morePharmacists are allowed to substitute biological products with FDA-approved interchangeable biologics under a bill given final approval May 3.
Read moreSeveral changes to the state’s child welfare system were approved under a bill passed April 24.
Read moreLawmakers passed a bill April 24 that changes provisions related to infant health screenings in Nebraska.
Read moreA bill intended to improve the efficiency of the state Department of Health and Human Services was given final approval April 24.
Read moreA requirement for offering onsite flu shots in Nebraska was expanded by a bill passed April 24.
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