Senators gave final approval April 11 to a bill that will establish a program to offer prenatal services to low-income women in Nebraska regardless of immigration status.<\/p>\n
Under LB599, introduced by Lincoln Sen. Kathy Campbell, the state Department of Health and Human Services is required to establish a program under the Children\u2019s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) solely for the unborn children of mothers who are ineligible for coverage under Medicaid.<\/p>\n
Eligibility for service will be determined using an income budgetary methodology of no greater than 185 percent of the federal poverty guideline.<\/p>\n
Benefits will include:
\n\u2022 laboratory testing;
\n\u2022 outpatient hospital care;
\n\u2022 pharmaceuticals and prescription vitamins;
\n\u2022 radiology, ultrasound and other necessary imaging;
\n\u2022 services related to conditions that could complicate the pregnancy; and
\n\u2022 professional fees and hospital costs related to labor and delivery.<\/p>\n
The bill requires the department, within 30 days of passage of LB599, to seek federal approval of a state plan amendment or waiver for Nebraska\u2019s program.<\/p>\n
The bill passed on a 31-15 vote.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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