NE LB55

Appropriates $1,500,000 for FY2025-26 from the Hospital Quality Assurance and Access Assessment Fund to the Department of Health and Human Services

Provides reimbursement to non-hospital mental health providers serving dual-eligible patients (those qualifying for both Medicaid and Medicare)

Targets behavioral health services where Medicare pays a lower rate than Medicaid rates

Aims to sustain Medicaid reimbursement rates for mental health providers under Program 348, Medical Assistance