Interim study to examine the effectiveness of programs addressing health-related social needs which are unmet adverse social conditions that contribute to poor health, including food insecurity, unemployment, and housing instability

This resolution (LR 224) proposes a study to examine how well current programs address health-related social needs in Nebraska - such as food insecurity, unemployment, and housing instability - that contribute to poor health outcomes. The Health and Human Services Committee will study programs targeting high-risk populations, measure their impact on health outcomes and healthcare costs, and compare Nebraska’s approaches with successful programs in other states using Medicaid or private funding. The study does not create new laws but will assess existing efforts to inform future policy decisions. It directly affects vulnerable Nebraskans facing these unmet social challenges and the state’s healthcare system.