Dementia services proposals amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 17 to a pair of bills related to dementia care training and coordination in Nebraska.
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Health and Human Services
HHS omnibus bill given first-round approval
A measure that would establish an endorsement process for community health worker training programs was amended to become an omnibus proposal and advanced to the second round of debate March 12.
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Temporary event license approved for visiting body artists
A bill that creates a temporary event license for body artists visiting Nebraska from other states was given final approval March 6.
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Bill seeks to roll back SNAP work requirements for certain groups
The Health and Human Services Committee considered a bill Feb. 26 that seeks to opt Nebraska out of recent federal changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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Bill would require full Medicaid reimbursement for hospice care
A bill that seeks to increase hospice care reimbursement for certain Medicaid recipients was considered by the Health and Human Services Committee Feb. 19.
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Intergenerational care facility, home visiting services bills advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 19 to two measures heard by the Health and Human Services Committee this session.
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Joint hearing proposed to review state Olmstead Plan
The Health and Human Services Committee considered a bill Feb. 18 that would require an annual joint legislative hearing to review the progress of community integration for individuals with disabilities in Nebraska.
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Midwifery measure considered
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on a proposal that seeks to expand birthing options for Nebraska mothers.
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Central registry, prevention case changes approved
Lawmakers gave final approval Feb. 12 to a bill that establishes an appeals process for individuals before their names are added to either of two state registries dealing with abuse, neglect or exploitation of vulnerable adults and children.
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Health care certificate of need timeline extended
A bill that extends an application timeline for Nebraska health care facilities seeking to expand or increase capacity was approved Feb. 12.
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Pre-approval for certain public health measures approved
Lawmakers gave final approval Feb. 12 to a measure that puts constraints around community-wide directed health measures.
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Temporary event license for visiting body artists amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 9 to a bill that would create a temporary event license for body artists visiting Nebraska from other states.
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Changes to Medicaid prenatal program considered
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 5 on a bill that seeks to expand coverage under the state’s Prenatal Plus Program and eliminate the program’s scheduled sunset date.
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Puberty blockers, hormone therapy ban for gender dysphoria considered
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Jan. 29 on a bill that seeks to prohibit access to hormones and puberty blockers for Nebraskans younger than 19 who are experiencing gender dysphoria.
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Referral process proposed for home visiting services
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Jan. 28 on a bill that seeks to create a pathway for voluntary home visiting service referrals by case managers.
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