Healthcare

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 936: Provide for the use of fluoroscopy by medical radiographers in collaboration with nurse practitioners under the Uniform Credentialing Act

LB 936 amends Nebraska law to allow nurse practitioners (NPs) to use fluoroscopy for procedural guidance and authorized duties after completing approved training, and clarifies that medical radiographers may collaborate with NPs in fluoroscopy procedures. The bill directly affects NPs, medical radiographers, and patients receiving imaging services in clinical settings. Key provisions require NPs to complete joint department/board-approved education before using fluoroscopy and specify that radiographers must work under NP direction or collaboration during these procedures. It repeals prior restrictions that limited fluoroscopy use to nurse anesthetists and updates the Uniform Credentialing Act requirements. This creates a formal framework for NPs and radiographers to work together on fluoroscopy-based care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands nurse practitioner scope for fluoroscopy procedures with training, improving patient access to imaging services in clinical settings.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 860: Require the Department of Health and Human Services to create a program to provide behavioral health care services to individuals under twenty-one years of age

LB 860 requires Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services to create a program by January 1, 2027, providing behavioral health services to individuals under 21 with complex needs. The program must include services like mobile response, intensive home-based treatment, inpatient care, substance use disorder treatment, and developmental disability care. It aims to support families in community settings and prevent institutionalization or out-of-home placements. Care coordination will occur through behavioral health regions or a statewide managed care plan to ensure access to a full continuum of services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates new behavioral health program for youth under 21, expanding mental health services access and preventing institutionalization per bill's explicit requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Mental Health Substance Abuse

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 843: Require the Department of Health and Human Services to file a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program waiver for refugees and immigrants

LB 843 requires Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services to apply for a federal waiver allowing refugees and immigrants to access Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. This directly affects refugees and immigrants who are currently ineligible for SNAP under federal rules. The bill mandates the department to file this specific waiver with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to expand SNAP eligibility for these groups. It does not change existing SNAP rules but seeks federal permission to include these populations in the program. The bill focuses on administrative action by the state department, not on new funding or benefit amounts.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands SNAP access for refugees/immigrants, improving nutrition-based public health access - directly aligns with healthcare support indicators.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill expands SNAP access for refugees and immigrants currently barred by federal rules, directly providing immigrant services per indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Immigrant Services Refugees & Asylum

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 933: Provide immunity for health care practitioners under the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Patient Protection Act

LB 933 protects Nebraska healthcare practitioners who recommend medical cannabis under the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Patient Protection Act. The bill shields doctors, nurses, and other licensed providers from disciplinary action - including license penalties or civil fines - when they provide a written recommendation or state in their professional opinion that a patient may benefit from cannabis for medical treatment. This applies specifically to recommendations for conditions like chronic pain or nausea, not general cannabis use. The law directly affects healthcare professionals who interact with medical cannabis patients in Nebraska.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects healthcare providers from disciplinary action for recommending medical cannabis, enabling patient access to treatment for conditions like chronic pain.90% confidence

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 740: Adopt the Housing First Supportive Services Act and require the Department of Health and Human Services to seek federal approval for coverage under the Medical Assistance Act

This bill would allow Nebraska to cover supportive housing services through Medicaid by requiring the Department of Health and Human Services to seek federal approval. It establishes a "Housing First" approach - providing permanent housing without conditions (like sobriety requirements) paired with voluntary support services such as housing transition, tenancy stabilization, and care coordination. The bill creates a dedicated fund to cover both Medicaid-eligible services and non-Medicaid housing costs (e.g., short-term rental assistance). It directly affects Nebraskans experiencing or at risk of homelessness by expanding access to stable housing with integrated support.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates dedicated fund to cover housing services under Medicaid, allocating state funds for essential public housing programs.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeHousing First model provides unconditional housing + voluntary support services, reducing recidivism and aligning with criminal justice reform goals.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid coverage for housing services under Housing First model, directly funding supportive health services linked to mental health and homelessness.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds supportive housing via Medicaid, establishes Housing First approach to address homelessness with permanent housing and voluntary services, directly advancing affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Homelessness Renters

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Jan 26, 2026

LB 774: Create the Rural Health Transformation Program Fund to be administered by the Department of Health and Human Services

LB 774 creates a dedicated fund within Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services to manage federal funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for the Rural Health Transformation Program. The fund directly supports rural Nebraska communities by providing resources to improve healthcare delivery systems, increase access to care, and enhance health outcomes. Key provisions require the Department to administer the fund using federal CMS dollars, invest unspent funds per state investment laws, and submit annual electronic reports to the Legislature detailing fund usage and results. This bill establishes a structured mechanism for utilizing federal health funding to address rural healthcare challenges.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates dedicated fund using CMS federal dollars to improve rural healthcare access, delivery systems, and outcomes, directly advancing healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare

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passed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 10, 2026

LR 293: Urge the United States Congress to swiftly enact legislation to provide for veterans' access to treatments for traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder

This is a Nebraska legislative resolution (LR 293), not a bill that creates law. It urges the U.S. Congress to quickly pass federal legislation - specifically referencing H.R. 3649, the Veterans National Traumatic Injury Treatment Act - to expand veterans' access to treatments for traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The resolution highlights the need for therapies like hyperbaric oxygen treatment, physical therapy, and cognitive therapy, which are not currently standard in VA care. It directly addresses U.S. Congress members and Nebraska's congressional delegation, requesting they support such federal action.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareUrges federal expansion of veterans' access to TBI/PTSD treatments (hyperbaric oxygen, cognitive therapy), directly advancing patient access to healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransUrges federal action to expand veterans' access to TBI/PTSD treatments, directly advancing healthcare access for veterans as per resolution content.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1229: Create the Rural Health Transformation Fund

LB 1229 creates a dedicated "Rural Health Transformation Fund" to hold federal funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' Rural Health Transformation Program, authorized under federal law. The bill requires all applications for and expenditures of these federal funds to be electronically reported to the Legislature and posted publicly, including details on beneficiaries, outcomes, and metrics. It also prohibits using the fund to replace existing state rural health spending and mandates that applicants submit a sustainability plan before receiving funds. The bill strictly limits the fund's use to federal program-approved purposes only.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates dedicated fund for rural health transformation using federal funds, requires transparency in reporting, and prohibits replacing existing state rural health spending. This advances rural healthcare access and funding.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1144: Redefine a term and provide requirements for entities issuing health plans under the Medical Assistance Act

LB 1144 amends Nebraska's Medical Assistance Act to clarify definitions and set new requirements for health insurance companies and employer-run health plans (self-funded plans). It requires these entities to share specific coverage information with the state's medical assistance department within 30 days when requested, for verifying eligibility or coordinating benefits. The bill also mandates that insurers cannot deny claims submitted by the department if filed within three years of service, as long as enforcement begins within six years. This directly affects health insurers, self-funded employers, and the state department managing medical assistance programs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurers to share coverage info for eligibility verification and prohibits claim denials within 3 years, improving access and coordination under Medical Assistance Act.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 732: Change provisions relating to the ability of a health care practitioner to provide cross-sex hormones and puberty blockers under the Let Them Grow Act

LB 732 prohibits healthcare practitioners in Nebraska from providing cross-sex hormones or puberty blockers to individuals under 19 years old, as part of amendments to the "Let Them Grow Act." The bill directly affects transgender and non-binary minors seeking gender-affirming care, restricting access to these treatments unless a medically verifiable disorder of sex development is diagnosed. It defines exceptions for congenital defects related to sex development (excluding gender dysphoria) but explicitly bars these treatments for minors without such conditions. The law amends multiple sections of Nebraska’s health statutes to enforce this age restriction and clarify prohibited medical services.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts access to gender-affirming care for minors under 19, limiting treatment options for transgender youth and directly restricting healthcare access per bill language.95% confidence

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