Require the Department of Health and Human Services to file a state plan amendment under the Medical Assistance Act for incarcerated youth

LB 318 requires Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services to file a federal Medicaid state plan amendment to extend existing medical assistance coverage to incarcerated youth. The bill mandates this amendment to ensure youth in state custody receive the same Medicaid benefits - such as hospital care, mental health services, and prescription drugs - as other eligible residents under the Medical Assistance Act. This policy change directly affects youth held in Nebraska's correctional facilities, making their healthcare coverage consistent with state Medicaid rules. The amendment must be submitted to federal authorities for approval, aligning Nebraska's program with federal Medicaid requirements for this population.