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NE LB318

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Victor Rountree

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Origin

Legislature

109th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Department of Health and Human Services must submit a state plan amendment to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services by September 30, 2025

  • Coverage would extend to youth under 21 eligible for Medicaid, youth under 19 eligible for CHIP, and former foster care youth 26 or younger while incarcerated in a public institution pending disposition of charges

  • Amends Nebraska Revised Statutes section 68-911, which governs medical assistance coverage requirements

Legislative Description

Require the Department of Health and Human Services to file a state plan amendment under the Medical Assistance Act for incarcerated youth

Last Action

Title printed. Carryover bill

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services1/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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