Medicaid cost-sharing coverage approved
Nebraska Medicaid managed care organizations could cover out-of-pocket expenses for Medicaid enrollees under a bill passed by lawmakers April 10.
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Health and Human Services
Medicaid managed care carve-out approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 10 that changes the reimbursement structure for skilled nursing services provided to certain long-term care Medicaid recipients in Nebraska.
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Licensure for internationally trained physicians approved
Internationally trained physicians will have an alternative licensure pathway to practice medicine in Nebraska under a bill passed April 10.
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HHS licensure package approved
A package of health and human services proposals was given final approval by lawmakers April 10.
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Omnibus health services bill clears final round
Lawmakers passed a measure April 10 that makes a number of changes to health service provision in Nebraska.
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Medicaid bill clears final round
Lawmakers passed a measure April 10 that makes a number of changes to state Medicaid provisions.
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Child care assistance eligibility permanently expanded
Lawmakers passed a bill April 10 that eliminates a scheduled sunset date on expanded eligibility for the state’s Child Care Subsidy program.
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Referral process approved for home visiting services
A bill given final approval April 9 creates a pathway for voluntary home visiting service referrals by case managers.
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Intergenerational care facility grants updated
Lawmakers passed a bill April 9 that seeks to improve access to shared care and programming for children and older adults in Nebraska.
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Dementia services coordinator requirements approved
Lawmakers gave final approval April 9 to a bill that seeks to link families caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia with supportive services and resources.
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Olmstead joint hearing requirement passed
Lawmakers passed a bill April 9 that requires an annual joint legislative hearing to review the progress of community integration for individuals with disabilities in Nebraska.
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Disability waiver assessment bill expanded, advanced
A measure that would require training for Medicaid waiver assessment interviewers was expanded and advanced to the final round of debate April 8.
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Legal protections for medical cannabis recommendations passed over
Lawmakers passed over a bill April 7 that would provide legal protections to health care practitioners who recommend medical cannabis to qualified patients.
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Medicaid cost-sharing limitations amended, advanced
A bill that intended to place limitations on out-of-pocket expenses for Medicaid recipients was narrowed and advanced to select file April 2.
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HHS omnibus bill amended, advanced to final round
Lawmakers amended an omnibus health and human services proposal March 31 to include provisions of several other measures before advancing the bill to the final round of debate.
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