NE LB1122

Appropriates $462,480,546 to the Department of Health and Human Services for Medicaid nursing facility rates under Program No. 348 for FY2026-27, to be used in rate calculations including the annual inflation factor

Specifies that the total appropriation includes amounts for rate enhancement and any other purposes related to Medicaid nursing facility services

Requires the department to file a report by August 1, 2026, explaining how the inflation factor was calculated for FY2026-27 nursing facility rates

Requires a second report between December 15-31, 2026, identifying any remaining unobligated appropriations from prior Medicaid nursing facility payments, including encumbrances and retroactive payments

Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon passage and approval