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signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 365: Require coverage of self-measure blood pressure monitoring services under the Medical Assistance Act

LB 365 requires Nebraska's Medicaid program (Medical Assistance Act) to cover and reimburse for home blood pressure monitoring devices when prescribed by a healthcare provider. This directly affects Medicaid beneficiaries who need regular blood pressure monitoring for conditions like hypertension. The bill amends existing coverage rules to add these services to the list of covered medical supplies, similar to how continuous glucose monitors were recently added. It mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to provide this coverage without additional cost to eligible patients.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid coverage for home blood pressure monitoring devices, improving access to hypertension management tools for beneficiaries.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Mar 3, 2026

LB 110: Provide requirements for intimate examinations of certain body parts

LB 110 requires health care providers to obtain written consent before performing a pelvic exam on a patient who is unconscious or under anesthesia in a hospital or clinic, unless it's an emergency, authorized by a decision-maker, or court-ordered. It directly affects patients unable to consent and health care providers who must follow these rules. The bill mandates written notification to patients before discharge if such an exam was performed, and violations could lead to disciplinary action under Nebraska's credentialing laws. This legislation aims to protect patient autonomy during medical procedures requiring unconsciousness.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires written consent for non-emergency pelvic exams on incapacitated patients, protecting patient autonomy and rights in healthcare settings.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Medical Licensing Primary Care

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 10, 2025

LB 168: Adopt the 340B Contract Pharmacy Protection Act

Nebraska's LB 168 (signed April 9, 2025) adopts the 340B Contract Pharmacy Protection Act to protect access to federally discounted drugs. It prohibits drug manufacturers from restricting 340B drug deliveries to authorized locations (like contract pharmacies) or demanding extra data (such as patient records) beyond federal requirements. The law directly affects safety-net hospitals, clinics, and other 340B entities that rely on discounted drugs, as well as drug manufacturers and distributors. It ensures these providers can continue using 340B discounts without unnecessary barriers imposed by manufacturers.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects access to federally discounted drugs for safety-net providers, strengthening healthcare access under 340B program by prohibiting restrictions on contract pharmacies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

passed · Nebraska · Legislature May 12, 2025

LR 143: Recognize May 2025 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month in Nebraska

This legislative resolution (LR 143) designates May 2025 as "Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month" in Nebraska. It recognizes the need for greater awareness around perinatal mental health issues affecting pregnant and new parents, citing statistics that 1 in 5 women and 1 in 7 men experience perinatal mood disorders, and 18% of pregnancy-related deaths in Nebraska involved mental health factors. The resolution expresses legislative support for individuals diagnosed with these conditions but does not create new laws or funding. It is a symbolic measure aimed at raising public awareness, not a policy requiring action from state agencies or providers.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareDesignates Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, cites perinatal mental health stats, and expresses legislative support for related services, aligning with healthcare support indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · Nebraska · Legislature May 19, 2025

LR 231: Interim study to examine access to dental care and explore strategies to improve oral health in rural and other underserved areas of Nebraska

This legislative resolution (LR 231) proposes a study to examine dental care access in rural and underserved areas of Nebraska. It directs the Health and Human Services Committee to investigate barriers like affordability, transportation, provider shortages, and the impact of insurance policies, while assessing workforce challenges and potential policy solutions. The study will analyze current service distribution and explore strategies to improve oral health outcomes in high-need communities. The committee will report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature after completing the study.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill directs study to address dental care access barriers in underserved areas, aiming to improve oral health outcomes through policy solutions.92% confidence

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 109: Prohibit certain provisions in insurance policies and health plans relating to clinician-administered drugs and change provisions relating to pharmacy benefit managers

Nebraska's LB 109 prohibits health insurers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from imposing restrictions that limit patient access to clinician-administered drugs - such as those given in a doctor's office or clinic rather than a pharmacy. It bans insurers from charging extra fees, requiring specific pharmacy use, or denying coverage when drugs are administered by healthcare providers. The bill also requires PBMs to allow pharmacists to discuss treatment options, costs, and alternatives with patients and prohibits penalizing pharmacies for sharing information about their practices. These changes directly affect insurers, health plans, and PBMs in how they handle drug coverage and patient communications.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits insurers from restricting clinician-administered drugs and extra fees, directly improving patient access to treatments without coverage denials or pharmacy mandates.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs Primary Care

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 26: Include certain hospital and health clinic employees within statutes protecting health care professionals from assault

LB 26 would expand legal protections against assault to include all employees at hospitals and health clinics, not just licensed medical staff like doctors or nurses. It redefines "health care professional" in Nebraska's assault statutes to explicitly cover non-clinical workers such as receptionists, administrative staff, and support personnel. This change ensures that anyone working in these facilities - regardless of their specific role - would be protected under existing laws for assault against healthcare workers. The bill directly affects thousands of frontline healthcare employees who previously may not have been explicitly included in these legal safeguards.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands legal protections for all hospital/clinic staff (including non-clinical workers) under assault statutes, strengthening workplace safety in healthcare settings.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands assault protection to non-clinical hospital staff, strengthening workplace safety protections for all facility employees under existing statutes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Primary Care

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 284: Appropriate funds to the Department of Health and Human Services

LB 284 appropriates $500,000 from the Health and Human Services Cash Fund for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 to fund Program 514. The funds are specifically for state aid to a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides health care screening, sports competitions, educational opportunities, and leadership training for people with developmental or intellectual disabilities. The bill prohibits using these funds for state employee salaries. It directly affects the nonprofit organization and the individuals with disabilities it serves through these programs. The bill is purely a funding measure with no new policy provisions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $500k from state fund to directly fund nonprofit services for disabled individuals, advancing public program funding under budget allocation.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates $500,000 for health care screening and services for disabled individuals via nonprofit, directly advancing health services access.95% confidence

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signed · Nebraska · Legislature Jun 6, 2025

LB 198: Change provisions of the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Licensure and Regulation Act

LB 198 amends Nebraska's Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) regulations to directly affect specialty pharmacies, pharmacists, and PBMs. It prohibits PBMs from excluding accredited specialty pharmacies from their networks and bans "spread pricing" (where PBMs charge health plans different prices than they pay pharmacies for drugs). The bill also allows network pharmacists to decline to dispense a drug as prescribed and updates definitions for terms like "clinician-administered drugs" and "specialty pharmacy." These changes aim to increase transparency, protect pharmacy access, and clarify PBM obligations under state law.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBans spread pricing and prohibits PBM exclusion of specialty pharmacies, improving drug access/transparency. Allows pharmacists to decline unsafe prescriptions, protecting patient safety and provider rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Prescription Drugs

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 55: State intent regarding appropriations for medicaid rates for mental health providers

LB 55 allocates $1.5 million from the Hospital Quality Assurance and Access Assessment Fund for FY2025-26 to maintain Medicaid reimbursement rates for mental health providers who serve patients eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare (dual-eligible). It specifically ensures these providers - those not practicing in hospitals - are paid at current Medicaid rates for behavioral health services (Program 348) when Medicare rates are lower. The bill directly affects mental health providers serving dual-eligible Medicaid/Medicare patients by preventing reduced payments. Note: This bill was amended into LB261 on June 6, 2025, and is no longer active.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $1.5M from Hospital Quality Fund to maintain Medicaid rates for mental health providers, ensuring continued funding for essential services without rate cuts.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $1.5M to maintain Medicaid rates for mental health providers serving dual-eligible patients, preventing rate reductions and ensuring continued access to behavioral health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Medicare

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