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NE LB1043

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Glen Meyer

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Origin

Legislature

109th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Removes the existing exemption that excluded antidepressant, antipsychotic, and anticonvulsant prescription drugs from Nebraska's Medicaid preferred drug list
  • Requires the Department of Health and Human Services and the pharmaceutical and therapeutics committee to consider all therapeutic classes of prescription drugs for the preferred drug list, with no exceptions
  • Amends Section 68-954 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska
  • Introduced by Senators Meyer (District 17) and Lonowski (District 33) on January 14, 2026

Legislative Description

Include prescription antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants on the preferred drug list under the Medical Assistance Act

Last Action

Notice of hearing for February 05, 2026

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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