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NE LB188

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Robert Dover

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Origin

Legislature

109th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $462,480,546 for FY2025-26 and $476,717,026 for FY2026-27 to the Department of Health and Human Services for Medicaid nursing facility rates under Program No. 348

  • Funds must be used in Medicaid nursing facility rate calculations, including the annual inflation factor and rate enhancements

  • Requires the department to submit a report by August 1, 2025 explaining how the inflation factor was calculated for FY2025-26 nursing facility rates

  • Requires a second report between December 15-31, 2025 identifying any remaining unobligated appropriations from prior nursing facility payment allocations, including encumbrances and retroactive payments

  • Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

State intent to appropriate for medicaid nursing facility rates

Last Action

Title printed. Carryover bill

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations1/15/2025

Full Bill Text

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