Healthcare (Long-Term Care)

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1211: Provide requirements for automated medication systems operated by certain pharmacies under the Automated Medication Systems Act

LB 1211 establishes licensing and operational requirements for automated medication systems used in Nebraska pharmacies. It requires pharmacists in charge to annually license these systems (located on pharmacy-owned/leased property) through the Division of Public Health, including application submissions, inspections, and documentation. Key provisions mandate proper drug packaging (original or compliant repackaging), labeling per pharmacy laws, pharmacist verification before dispensing, and prohibit dispensing controlled substances. The bill directly affects Nebraska pharmacies operating automated medication systems in hospitals, long-term care facilities, or assisted living settings. It also ensures systems outside enclosed buildings must have environmental/security safeguards approved by the Board of Pharmacy.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates safety protocols for automated medication systems, ensuring proper dispensing through pharmacist verification and labeling requirements, directly protecting patient safety in healthcare delivery.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Prescription Drugs Public Health

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1143: Change provisions relating to nursing facility rates and establish a money follows the person program under the Medical Assistance Act

Nebraska bill LB 1143 changes how Medicaid funds are used for nursing facility care by requiring rates to be based on actual client usage and service needs, rather than fixed amounts. It mandates that the Department of Health and Human Services submit a federal application to establish a "Money Follows the Person" program by December 2026. This program would help Medicaid recipients transition from nursing homes to community-based care while maintaining their long-term care coverage. The bill directly affects Nebraska residents in nursing facilities and those eligible for community-based services under Medicaid.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill reforms Medicaid funding to be needs-based and mandates transition to community care while maintaining coverage, improving access and patient rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicaid

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 832: Extend the prohibition of the addition of long-term care services and supports to the medicaid managed care program

This bill extends Nebraska's existing ban on including long-term care services in the Medicaid managed care program until July 1, 2030. It prohibits adding services like skilled nursing facilities, nursing homes, assisted living, and home-based care to Medicaid managed care plans. The policy directly affects Medicaid beneficiaries seeking long-term care services and providers that would otherwise deliver these services through Medicaid managed care. The bill amends Section 68-994 of Nebraska law to update the end date and repeals the previous version of the section.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareExtends ban on Medicaid managed care inclusion of long-term care services, restricting beneficiary access to nursing homes, assisted living, and home care through Medicaid.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicaid

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Feb 12, 2026

LB 1239: Change provisions relating to management of long-term care facilities

This bill changes Nebraska law to allow residents of long-term care facilities to choose their own pharmacy for medications, rather than being required to use the facility's automated medication system. It removes restrictions that previously forced residents to obtain medications through the facility's system, ensuring they can access medications from their preferred pharmacy. The law directly affects residents in Nebraska's long-term care facilities by expanding their medication choice. The bill replaces a previous requirement that limited pharmacy options for these residents.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows long-term care residents to choose their pharmacy, expanding medication access and protecting patient rights in healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Prescription Drugs

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signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1091: Provide requirements for the Department of Health and Human Services for long-term care clients with special needs under the medical assistance program

LB 1091 requires Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services to provide long-term care services (like skilled nursing, nursing facility, and assisted living care) for Medicaid recipients with complex medical needs through fee-for-service Medicaid or other non-risk-based systems - instead of the state's Medicaid managed care program. It directly affects Medicaid recipients with intensive care needs and their healthcare providers, ensuring these services continue outside managed care enrollment. The bill mandates that providers serving these clients cannot be forced to join managed care organizations, while preserving care continuity and preventing increased state costs. Key provisions include defining "special needs" clients and requiring the department to update contracts and rules within six months of the law's effective date.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates fee-for-service Medicaid for complex care needs, ensuring continued access outside managed care systems, strengthening service delivery for vulnerable Medicaid recipients with special needs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicaid

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 867: Change provisions relating to special needs trusts, fingerprints under the Uniform Credentialing Act, child care grants, the Title IV-D Division Customer Service Unit, eligibility for young adults in the bridge to independence program, licensed and self-funded insurers under the Medical Assistance Act, medicaid nursing facility rates, assistance to aged, blind, or disabled persons, and the state Commodity Supplemental Food program; provide for a money follows the person program for medicaid benefits, a youth afterschool eligibility letter for child care employment, use of wholesale drug distributor license fees for the prescription drug monitoring program, and maintenance of epinephrine by certain schools; change provisions of and rename the Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementia Support Act , the Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council, the State Advisory Committee on Mental Health, the Division of Developmental Disabilities of the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Director of Developmental Disabilities; and eliminate provisions relating to divisions of the Department of Health and Human Services, the Division of Medicaid and Long-Term Care Advisory Committee on Aging, the Maternal and Child Health and Public Health Work Fund, and an obsolete Nurse Licensure Compact

LB 867 amends multiple Nebraska statutes governing health and human services programs administered by the Department of Health and Human Services. It directly affects individuals receiving state benefits, including those in medical assistance, child care, and the "Bridge to Independence" program for young adults. Key changes include eliminating spousal asset requirements for medical assistance, adjusting eligibility for the Bridge to Independence program, modifying child care grant funding, and removing obsolete provisions like the Maternal and Child Health Work Fund. The bill also repeals outdated rules, such as the Nurse Licensure Compact and certain fingerprint requirements under the Uniform Credentialing Act.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEliminates spousal asset requirements for medical assistance, expanding access to health coverage under Nebraska's Medicaid program.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Healthcare Workforce Long-Term Care

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 750: State legislative intent relating to reimbursement for PACE program services under the Health Care Facility Licensure Act

Nebraska's LB 750 directs the Department of Health and Human Services to increase reimbursement rates for PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program services to at least 80% of the actual cost of care provided at PACE centers. This policy change directly affects PACE providers (who deliver comprehensive medical and social services to seniors) and the elderly beneficiaries enrolled in the program. The bill amends the Health Care Facility Licensure Act to establish this 80% reimbursement benchmark as legislative intent, requiring the state agency to adjust payment rates accordingly. It does not create new funding but mandates a specific reimbursement standard for existing Medicaid-covered PACE services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases PACE reimbursement to 80% of actual costs, directly funding comprehensive elderly care services under the Health Care Facility Licensure Act.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicaid Medical Licensing

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 338: Prohibit the use of genetic information for life insurance, disability insurance, and long-term care insurance

LB 338 prohibits Nebraska life, disability, and long-term care insurers from denying coverage, charging higher premiums, or limiting benefits based on genetic information collected during medical treatment. It does not stop insurers from using clinical diagnoses from medical records or asking about family health history during underwriting. The bill aims to remove barriers to genetic testing by ensuring such information cannot impact insurance eligibility. Exceptions allow insurers to review standard medical records and consider diagnosed conditions, but not genetic data gathered for health care purposes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits insurers from denying coverage/based on genetic info, protecting patient access to genetic testing and insurance coverage per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill prohibits insurers from using genetic data, protecting personal health information privacy per data privacy indicators under technology policies.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 603: Change provisions relating to care management units under the Nebraska Community Aging Services Act

Nebraska's LB 603 amends laws governing care management units under the Community Aging Services Act. It establishes an income-based sliding scale for client contributions: individuals with family income below 300% of the federal poverty level pay 0-90% of service costs, while others pay the full fee. The bill also changes how care units are reimbursed, requiring the Department of Health and Human Services to cover unpaid costs based on actual casework time and expenses (like personnel and admin), with reimbursement rates updated every three years. Funding for this reimbursement must be separate from regular aging services appropriations. The bill repeals the original sections it amends.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes income-based sliding scale for care costs, ensuring lower-income seniors access services with reduced fees and reimbursing unpaid costs to maintain service availability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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signed · Nebraska · Legislature Feb 26, 2025

LB 209: Change provisions relating to homestead exemptions for certain veterans and a property tax exemption for certain facilities

Nebraska's LB 209 expands property tax exemptions for veterans and their surviving spouses by modifying homestead exemption rules. It also creates a new property tax break for for-profit skilled nursing, nursing, and assisted-living facilities that serve Medicaid beneficiaries. The tax exemption amount for these facilities equals the average percentage of occupied Medicaid beds over the previous three years. This change specifically applies to for-profit facilities - nonprofit facilities serving Medicaid already have separate, full exemptions under current law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands property tax exemptions for veterans and Medicaid-serving facilities, providing targeted tax relief. Aligns with support indicators for tax relief to specific groups.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides property tax exemption to for-profit facilities serving Medicaid beneficiaries, indirectly supporting healthcare access by reducing operational costs for providers serving Medicaid patients.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly expands property tax exemptions for veterans and surviving spouses, directly advancing veterans' benefits per topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Long-Term Care