Provide definitions relating to community engagement and work requirements under the Medical Assistance Act
LB 1221 defines key terms for Nebraska's Medical Assistance program (Medicaid) regarding community engagement and work requirements for recipients facing short-term hardships. It adds specific definitions, including what constitutes "inpatient hospital services" (covering admission day and related care), "outside the individual's community" (travel beyond their county), and "serious medical condition" (aligned with federal Medicaid guidelines). These definitions will directly affect Medicaid recipients who may be subject to work or community participation requirements. The bill is purely procedural, creating clear terms to implement federal requirements under the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" without changing program benefits or eligibility rules.
Bill status
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Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2026
Last action Apr 17, 2026
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Apr 17, 2026
Committee
Indefinitely postponed
legislature
Mar 31, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Placed on General File with AM1984
legislature
Jan 23, 2026
Committee
Referred to Health and Human Services Committee
legislature
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Date of introduction
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Beau Ballard
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