Session Review: Nebraska Retirement Systems
Lawmakers changed numerous provisions within the state’s various retirement plans with passage of an omnibus bill this session.
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Omnibus retirement bill approved
A bill that makes numerous changes to the state’s retirement systems received final approval May 18.
Read moreTeacher retirement changes removed, omnibus retirement bill advanced
Lawmakers advanced an omnibus retirement bill to final reading May 10 after amending out proposed changes to the state’s school employee retirement plans.
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Teacher retirement debated, omnibus retirement bill advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill to select file May 5 that would make changes to the state’s school employee retirement plans.
Read morePalliative care bill approved
Senators passed a bill May 3 that seeks to improve knowledge of and access to palliative care in Nebraska.
Read morePharmacy regulations updated
State law regulating pharmacy practice in Nebraska was updated by a bill passed April 24.
Read moreInsurance companies must cover telehealth
Lawmakers passed a bill April 24 that prohibits insurance providers from excluding coverage for a service based solely on its deliverance through telehealth.
Read morePalliative care bill advanced
Senators advanced a bill from general file April 5 that seeks to improve knowledge of and access to palliative care in Nebraska.
Read moreTelehealth insurance bill amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave second-round approval April 3 to a bill that would prohibit insurance providers from excluding coverage for a service based solely on its deliverance through telehealth.
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Pharmacy regulation changes advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill March 28 that would update state law regulating pharmacy practice in Nebraska.
Read moreDental assistant licensure approved
Nebraska dental assistants have the option of becoming licensed under a bill given final approval March 23.
Read moreAcupuncture referral requirement removed
Lawmakers passed a bill March 23 removing a requirement that an individual receive a letter of referral from a medical practitioner before seeking services from a licensed acupuncturist.
Read moreTelehealth insurance bill advances
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 6 to a bill that would prohibit insurance providers from excluding coverage for a service based solely on its deliverance through telehealth.
Read moreRemoval of acupuncture referral requirement advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill to select file Feb. 21 that would remove a requirement that an individual receive a referral from a medical practitioner before seeking services from a licensed acupuncturist.
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Dental assistant licensure clears first round
Nebraska dental assistants would have the option of becoming licensed under a bill given first-round approval Feb. 21.
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