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NE LB621
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Robert Dover
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AI Summary
- Increases annual transfers to the Nebraska Health Care Cash Fund to $61,650,000 for July 15, 2025 and July 15, 2026, then reduces to $54,150,000 annually starting July 15, 2027
- Allocates $7.5 million increase in FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27 to fund expanded health care access through seven designated community health centers across Nebraska
- Each named community health center receives a base of $700,000, with remaining funds distributed proportionally based on uninsured patient counts from federal Uniform Data System reports
- Funds may be used for expanding behavioral health or dental services, adding new service lines and locations, purchasing equipment, or completing capital projects
- Amends section 71-7611 governing transfers from the Nebraska Medicaid Intergovernmental Trust Fund and Nebraska Tobacco Settlement Trust Fund
Legislative Description
State legislative intent regarding appropriations and provide for transfers from the Nebraska Health Care Cash Fund
Last Action
Title printed. Carryover bill
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Appropriations1/24/2025
Full Bill Text
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