Session Review: Health and Human Services
Child welfare, licensure and credentialing requirements and a fourth attempt to expand Medicaid topped the list of health and human services issues considered by lawmakers this session.
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Session Review: Health and Human Services
Changes to public benefit programs, new licensure requirements, children’s issues and consideration of Medicaid reform topped the list of health
Read moreSession Review: Health and Human Services
Child welfare, licensure requirements and a second attempt to expand Medicaid topped the list of health and human services issues
Read moreSession Review: Health and Human Services
Senators continued to overhaul the state’s child welfare system this session. Other aspects of health and human service provision addressed
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Oversight and reorganization of the state’s troubled child welfare system topped the list of health and human services issues addressed
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Lawmakers considered a variety of uses this session related to the provision of health and human services in Nebraska, including
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The Health and Human Services Committee considered a variety of issues this session regarding the provision of health and human
Read moreNewborn health screening requirements updated
Lawmakers passed a bill April 24 that changes provisions related to infant health screenings in Nebraska.
Read moreVeterans’ services to be consolidated
A bill to consolidate veterans’ services in Nebraska was given final approval April 24.
Read moreFirst responders’ health insurance to be retained
Injured first responders can keep their health insurance coverage under a bill passed April 24.
Read moreWhiteclay public health task force approved
A special task force to research the public health implications of alcohol sales on the Whiteclay community was authorized by legislation passed April 24.
Read moreRetention of first responders’ health insurance amended, advanced
Injured first responders could retain their health insurance coverage under a bill advanced from select file April 10.
Read moreOmnibus health licensing bill amended, advanced
An omnibus health care licensure bill was amended and advanced from select file April 3.
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Newborn health screening updates advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill March 30 that would change provisions related to infant health screenings in Nebraska.
Read moreCar title and registration updates amended, advanced
A bill enabling car dealers to electronically provide titling and registration services was amended March 28 to include provisions of several transportation-related bills.
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