Session Review: Banking, Commerce and Insurance
Insurance coverage for children’s hearing aids and behavioral health services were addressed this session, along with regulation of automatic teller machine fees and real estate licenses.
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Hearing aid coverage for children approved
Lawmakers gave final approval May 23 to a bill that requires most health insurance plans to pay for hearing aids for young Nebraskans.
Read moreATM fee changes approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 18 that changes certain ATM fees.
Read moreIn-school behavioral health reimbursement clarified
A bill that clarifies coverage of behavioral health services provided in a school setting passed April 11.
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Hearing aid coverage for children advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 3 to a bill that would require most health insurance plans to pay for hearing aids for young Nebraskans.
Read moreClarification of in-school behavioral health reimbursement amended, advanced
A bill that would require insurance companies in Nebraska to pay for covered behavioral health services delivered in schools advanced to final reading April 2.
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ATM fee change clears first round
Lawmakers advanced a bill to select file March25 that would change certain ATM fees.
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Bill to clarify in-school behavioral health coverage advances
A bill requiring insurance companies in Nebraska to pay for covered behavioral health services delivered in schools received first-round approval March 18.
Read moreReal estate license changes approved
Lawmakers gave final approval March 15 to a bill that changes education requirements for new real estate licensees in Nebraska.
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Bill would expand online payday lending
Nebraska providers of short-term, delayed deposit loans—often called payday lenders—would be able to offer online loans under a bill considered by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee March 12.
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Small-principal installment loans considered
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony March 12 on a bill that would adopt the Unsecured Consumer Loan Licensing Act.
Read moreMedical synchronization bill approved
Legislators approved a bill March 7 that allows Nebraskans with multiple medical prescriptions to coordinate and collect all of their medication on the same day.
Read moreClarification of in-school behavioral health coverage sought
Insurance companies in Nebraska would be required to pay for covered behavioral health services delivered in schools under a bill considered March 5 by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee.
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Protections sought for organ donors
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony March 5 on a bill that would prevent insurance companies from discriminating against living organ donors.
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Hearing aid coverage for children sought
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony March 4 on a bill that would require most health insurance plans to pay for hearing aids for young Nebraskans.
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