Later date for Medicaid changes approved

A bill intended to slow proposed Medicaid changes in Nebraska was approved by the Legislate March 24.

LB854, introduced by Omaha Sen. Bob Krist, prohibits the state Department of Health and Human Services from releasing a request for proposals relating to procurement of Managed Long-Term Services and Supports prior to Sept. 1, 2015.

Senators passed the bill on a 46-0 vote.