Healthcare

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 365: Require coverage of self-measure blood pressure monitoring services under the Medical Assistance Act

LB 365 requires Nebraska's Medicaid program (Medical Assistance Act) to cover and reimburse for home blood pressure monitoring devices when prescribed by a healthcare provider. This directly affects Medicaid beneficiaries who need regular blood pressure monitoring for conditions like hypertension. The bill amends existing coverage rules to add these services to the list of covered medical supplies, similar to how continuous glucose monitors were recently added. It mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to provide this coverage without additional cost to eligible patients.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid coverage for home blood pressure monitoring devices, improving access to hypertension management tools for beneficiaries.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Mar 3, 2026

LB 110: Provide requirements for intimate examinations of certain body parts

LB 110 requires health care providers to obtain written consent before performing a pelvic exam on a patient who is unconscious or under anesthesia in a hospital or clinic, unless it's an emergency, authorized by a decision-maker, or court-ordered. It directly affects patients unable to consent and health care providers who must follow these rules. The bill mandates written notification to patients before discharge if such an exam was performed, and violations could lead to disciplinary action under Nebraska's credentialing laws. This legislation aims to protect patient autonomy during medical procedures requiring unconsciousness.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires written consent for non-emergency pelvic exams on incapacitated patients, protecting patient autonomy and rights in healthcare settings.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Medical Licensing Primary Care

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 10, 2025

LB 168: Adopt the 340B Contract Pharmacy Protection Act

Nebraska's LB 168 (signed April 9, 2025) adopts the 340B Contract Pharmacy Protection Act to protect access to federally discounted drugs. It prohibits drug manufacturers from restricting 340B drug deliveries to authorized locations (like contract pharmacies) or demanding extra data (such as patient records) beyond federal requirements. The law directly affects safety-net hospitals, clinics, and other 340B entities that rely on discounted drugs, as well as drug manufacturers and distributors. It ensures these providers can continue using 340B discounts without unnecessary barriers imposed by manufacturers.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects access to federally discounted drugs for safety-net providers, strengthening healthcare access under 340B program by prohibiting restrictions on contract pharmacies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 669: Change requirements for voluntary and informed consent and civil actions relating to abortion

LB 669 would revise Nebraska's abortion laws by changing consent requirements for patients seeking abortions and modifying civil action rules for abortion-related claims. The bill redefines key terms like "dismemberment abortion" (specifying procedures involving dismembering a living fetus) and "complications associated with abortion" (requiring peer-reviewed statistical evidence). It mandates providers to obtain voluntary, informed consent based on updated standards and allows civil lawsuits against non-physicians performing illegal abortions or encouraging self-abortions. The bill directly affects abortion providers, patients, and healthcare facilities by altering pre-abortion screening protocols and legal accountability. (Note: This is a proposed bill; it has not been enacted as of its 2025 introduction date.)

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts abortion access through mandatory consent rules, redefines procedures to limit options, and enables civil lawsuits - directly limiting healthcare access for abortion services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 14, 2025

LB 326: Change provisions relating to the Unfair Insurance Trade Practices Act, the Nebraska Property and Liability Insurance Guaranty Association Act, and mutual insurance holding companies and eliminate the provisions of the Health Insurance Access Act and the Health Care Purchasing Pool Act

LB 326 amends Nebraska's insurance laws to update definitions and procedures under the Unfair Insurance Trade Practices Act and related statutes. It redefines key terms like "insurer" and "customer," changes the Director of Insurance's authority, and updates rules for claims, settlements, and annual reporting. The bill specifically eliminates the Health Insurance Access Act and Health Care Purchasing Pool Act, removing those frameworks from state law. These changes primarily affect insurance companies, consumers purchasing insurance, and the Nebraska Department of Insurance.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareEliminates Health Insurance Access Act and Health Care Purchasing Pool Act, removing key healthcare access frameworks that expanded coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

passed · Nebraska · Legislature May 12, 2025

LR 143: Recognize May 2025 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month in Nebraska

This legislative resolution (LR 143) designates May 2025 as "Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month" in Nebraska. It recognizes the need for greater awareness around perinatal mental health issues affecting pregnant and new parents, citing statistics that 1 in 5 women and 1 in 7 men experience perinatal mood disorders, and 18% of pregnancy-related deaths in Nebraska involved mental health factors. The resolution expresses legislative support for individuals diagnosed with these conditions but does not create new laws or funding. It is a symbolic measure aimed at raising public awareness, not a policy requiring action from state agencies or providers.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareDesignates Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, cites perinatal mental health stats, and expresses legislative support for related services, aligning with healthcare support indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · Nebraska · Legislature May 19, 2025

LR 231: Interim study to examine access to dental care and explore strategies to improve oral health in rural and other underserved areas of Nebraska

This legislative resolution (LR 231) proposes a study to examine dental care access in rural and underserved areas of Nebraska. It directs the Health and Human Services Committee to investigate barriers like affordability, transportation, provider shortages, and the impact of insurance policies, while assessing workforce challenges and potential policy solutions. The study will analyze current service distribution and explore strategies to improve oral health outcomes in high-need communities. The committee will report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature after completing the study.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill directs study to address dental care access barriers in underserved areas, aiming to improve oral health outcomes through policy solutions.92% confidence

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 109: Prohibit certain provisions in insurance policies and health plans relating to clinician-administered drugs and change provisions relating to pharmacy benefit managers

Nebraska's LB 109 prohibits health insurers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from imposing restrictions that limit patient access to clinician-administered drugs - such as those given in a doctor's office or clinic rather than a pharmacy. It bans insurers from charging extra fees, requiring specific pharmacy use, or denying coverage when drugs are administered by healthcare providers. The bill also requires PBMs to allow pharmacists to discuss treatment options, costs, and alternatives with patients and prohibits penalizing pharmacies for sharing information about their practices. These changes directly affect insurers, health plans, and PBMs in how they handle drug coverage and patient communications.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits insurers from restricting clinician-administered drugs and extra fees, directly improving patient access to treatments without coverage denials or pharmacy mandates.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs Primary Care

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 26: Include certain hospital and health clinic employees within statutes protecting health care professionals from assault

LB 26 would expand legal protections against assault to include all employees at hospitals and health clinics, not just licensed medical staff like doctors or nurses. It redefines "health care professional" in Nebraska's assault statutes to explicitly cover non-clinical workers such as receptionists, administrative staff, and support personnel. This change ensures that anyone working in these facilities - regardless of their specific role - would be protected under existing laws for assault against healthcare workers. The bill directly affects thousands of frontline healthcare employees who previously may not have been explicitly included in these legal safeguards.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands legal protections for all hospital/clinic staff (including non-clinical workers) under assault statutes, strengthening workplace safety in healthcare settings.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands assault protection to non-clinical hospital staff, strengthening workplace safety protections for all facility employees under existing statutes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Primary Care

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 284: Appropriate funds to the Department of Health and Human Services

LB 284 appropriates $500,000 from the Health and Human Services Cash Fund for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 to fund Program 514. The funds are specifically for state aid to a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides health care screening, sports competitions, educational opportunities, and leadership training for people with developmental or intellectual disabilities. The bill prohibits using these funds for state employee salaries. It directly affects the nonprofit organization and the individuals with disabilities it serves through these programs. The bill is purely a funding measure with no new policy provisions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $500k from state fund to directly fund nonprofit services for disabled individuals, advancing public program funding under budget allocation.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates $500,000 for health care screening and services for disabled individuals via nonprofit, directly advancing health services access.95% confidence

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