Healthcare (Medicaid)

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LR 25CA: Constitutional amendment to change the compensation of members of the Legislature and provide for health insurance

This Nebraska constitutional amendment (LR 25CA) would change how state legislators are paid and covered. Starting January 6, 2027, legislators would receive the state minimum wage instead of the current $1,000 monthly salary. It also requires the state to provide health insurance with benefits matching Medicaid coverage for all legislators. The amendment must be approved by voters in the November 2026 election to take effect.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates Medicaid-level health insurance for legislators, expanding coverage standards per bill's requirement for state-provided benefits matching Medicaid.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicaid

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 463: Require school districts to develop a cardiac emergency response plan under the School Safety and Security Reporting System Act and provide for grants for such plans from the Medicaid Managed Care Excess Profit Fund

LB 463 requires Nebraska school districts to develop cardiac emergency response plans for sudden cardiac arrests during school activities. These plans must include specific elements like a response team, automated defibrillator placement, staff training (including CPR and AED use), annual drills, and coordination with emergency services, based on American Heart Association standards. The bill directs the State Department of Education to provide grants from the Medicaid Managed Care Excess Profit Fund to cover costs for these plans. It amends school safety laws to integrate cardiac response planning into existing safety reporting requirements, affecting all public school districts in Nebraska. The funding mechanism ensures grants are available without diverting other Medicaid resources.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareUses Medicaid Managed Care Excess Profit Fund for cardiac emergency response plans in schools, aligning with health standards and enhancing public health access.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires staff training in CPR/AED use and workplace safety protocols for cardiac emergencies, directly advancing workplace safety standards for school employees.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 10, 2025

LB 41A: Appropriation Bill

LB 41A is an appropriation bill that allocates specific state and federal funds to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services for two Medicaid-related programs (344 and 348) to support implementation of Legislative Bill 41. It provides $28,021 (state and federal combined) for Program 344 and $155,579 for Program 348 in fiscal year 2025-26, with similar amounts for 2026-27. The funds must be used exclusively for their designated program purposes and cannot cover state employee salaries. This bill directly affects the Department of Health and Human Services and the Medicaid programs it administers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state/federal funds to Medicaid programs 344 & 348, funding essential public services per appropriation bill.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $28,021 and $155,579 to Medicaid programs (344/348) for healthcare implementation, directly funding coverage services per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Medicaid

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 10, 2025

LB 22A: Appropriation Bill

LB 22A is an appropriation bill that allocates specific funds to support Legislative Bill 22. It provides $380,628 from the Medicaid Managed Care Excess Profit Fund and $694,972 in federal funds for fiscal year 2025-26, and $774,002 plus $1,377,198 for 2026-27, all to the Department of Health and Human Services' Program 348. These funds are designated exclusively to carry out the provisions of LB 22, with no use permitted for state employee salaries or per diems. The bill directly affects the state's Medicaid program administration by providing targeted financial resources for its implementation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $2.1M+ in state/federal funds exclusively for Medicaid program (Program 348), directly funding essential health services as required by LB 22.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $3.2M+ in federal/state funds to Health and Human Services for healthcare program (Program 348), directly supporting LB 22's provisions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Medicaid

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 553: Change provisions of the Rural Health Systems and Professional Incentive Act

Nebraska's LB 553 expands eligibility under the Rural Health Systems and Professional Incentive Act to include dietitian nutritionist students and professionals in loan programs. It adds "dietitian nutritionist program" to qualifying education pathways for student loans and includes dietitian nutritionists in the loan repayment program, with a $15,000 annual cap and $45,000 lifetime maximum for full-time practice in designated health shortage areas. The bill also requires the commission to designate shortage areas specifically for dietitian nutritionist practice and mandates that recipients agree to practice in these areas and accept Medicaid patients. This change harmonizes dietitian nutritionist provisions with existing categories like physicians and mental health practitioners. The bill was amended into LB 312 before passing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands loan programs for dietitian nutritionists in rural health shortage areas, increasing healthcare workforce access and support through funding incentives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Mental Health

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signed · Nebraska · Legislature Jun 2, 2025

LB 382A: Appropriation Bill

LB 382A appropriates $2 million from the Medicaid Managed Care Excess Profit Fund for each of the 2025-26 and 2026-27 fiscal years to the Department of Health and Human Services. The funds are designated for Program 571 to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 382. The bill specifies that the money must be used solely for state aid and cannot cover salaries or per diems for state employees.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $2M from Medicaid fund for HHS program implementation, advancing state budget allocation for essential services without tax impact.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $2M annually from Medicaid fund for healthcare program implementation, directly funding public health services per bill's purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Medicaid

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 27: Change provisions of the Rural Health Systems and Professional Incentive Act

LB 27 amends Nebraska's Rural Health Systems and Professional Incentive Act to update loan repayment programs for healthcare professionals working in rural shortage areas. It specifically adds a dental loan repayment program for dentists providing Medicaid services, with up to $60,000 annually (capping at $300,000 total), while adjusting caps for other providers (e.g., $90,000 max for physicians). The bill clarifies eligibility requirements, including licensing, practice location in designated shortage areas, and excludes current residency program participants. These changes harmonize existing provisions and specify how Medicaid excess profit funds may support these programs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAdds dental loan repayments for Medicaid dentists ($60k/yr cap) and adjusts provider caps to expand rural healthcare workforce incentives, improving access to services in shortage areas.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 68: Provide insurance and medicaid coverage for certain contraceptives

This bill requires most health insurance plans and Nebraska's Medicaid program (medical assistance) to cover FDA-approved self-administered hormonal contraceptives without cost-sharing. It mandates coverage for up to a 3-month supply for the first prescription and up to a 12-month supply for subsequent refills, regardless of when the policyholder enrolled. The law prevents insurers from charging extra if someone switches contraceptive methods before finishing their current supply. It directly affects individuals with these insurance plans who use prescribed hormonal contraceptives. The bill amends existing law to establish these coverage requirements and repeals the previous section.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates no-cost coverage for contraceptives under insurance/Medicaid, directly expanding access to reproductive healthcare services without cost-sharing barriers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicaid

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 61: Require the Department of Health and Human Services to file a medicaid waiver amendment for memory care rates

Nebraska's LB 61 requires the Department of Health and Human Services to submit a federal waiver amendment specifically adjusting reimbursement rates for memory care services under the state's Medicaid home and community-based services program. This change directly affects Medicaid beneficiaries receiving memory care (typically elderly or disabled individuals with dementia or similar conditions) and the providers offering those services. The bill mandates the department file this waiver amendment with federal authorities to secure updated funding rates for memory care, rather than creating new coverage. It does not establish new benefits or funding but modifies existing reimbursement structures for a specific service category. The requirement is procedural, focusing on adjusting payment rates through a federal waiver process.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAdjusts Medicaid reimbursement rates for memory care, increasing funding for providers serving dementia patients, improving access to covered services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicaid

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 239: Change requirements relating to developmental disabilities funding priorities and eliminate a sunset date

This bill changes how Nebraska prioritizes funding for developmental disabilities services under Medicaid home and community-based waivers. It establishes six specific funding priorities (e.g., crisis situations, individuals transitioning from institutional care, youth aging out of education) and requires the Department of Health and Human Services to apply these priorities consistently. The bill eliminates a scheduled sunset date (previously set for June 30, 2025), making these funding rules permanent. It directly affects Nebraska residents with developmental disabilities who qualify for Medicaid services, ensuring consistent access to community-based support without expiration.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareChanges Medicaid funding priorities for developmental disabilities, ensures consistent application, and eliminates sunset date, strengthening ongoing healthcare funding for vulnerable populations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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