Changes to the Medicaid program significantly impact Nebraska families and communities. Medicaid not only supports the health and well-being of Nebraskans, it also supports Nebraska’s workforce, health systems, and economy. Federal Medicaid protections related to the COVID-19 pandemic allowed most Medicaid enrollees to be continuously enrolled in coverage until those protections ended, and enrollment renewals, […]
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Today, Nebraska Appleseed filed a lawsuit on behalf of a Nebraska Medicaid enrollee whose due process rights were violated by the Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) because they were terminated from Medicaid without adequate notice. In March 2023, DHHS began reviewing Medicaid enrollments following the end of pandemic-era protections. DHHS has since
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We know that Nebraskans and our communities are healthier when everyone has equitable access to quality, affordable health care. This legislative session, a number of important bills passed to improve access to health care through Nebraska’s Medicaid program. Learn more about some of the positive changes below. Language Access is Critical for Health Care Access
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As we ring in a new year, new changes are happening in Nebraska Medicaid. Below are a number of new policies Nebraska Medicaid is expected to implement in 2024. Postpartum Coverage Extended from 60 Days to 12 Months For individuals who qualify for Medicaid’s pregnancy category, postpartum coverage was previously only available for the first
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Oral health is key to overall health. Improved access to oral health care presents a wide range of benefits, from improving individual health to addressing racial disparities to supporting the economy. Even though some dental coverage is included for adults and children enrolled in Nebraska Medicaid, the majority of adults and a growing percentage of
December 2023 Update: Improving Dental Coverage in Nebraska Medicaid Read More »
Medicaid provides important health coverage for many Nebraskans, and we know that our communities are stronger when all Nebraskans have access to quality, affordable health care. Over 390,000 Nebraskans have been relying on Medicaid coverage for their health needs during the pandemic, and upcoming changes could cause tens of thousands of Nebraskans to lose Medicaid
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Oral Health is Important! All Nebraskans need access to quality, affordable health care. Even though oral health is a critical part of overall health, many Nebraskans do not get the care they need. This is particularly true in the Medicaid program, which provides health coverage to hundreds of thousands of Nebraskans. Even though some dental
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The Health Insurance Marketplace is a critical source of comprehensive, affordable health care coverage for many Nebraskans. In fact, over 99,000 Nebraskans rely on the Marketplace to access health coverage, and the vast majority of enrolled Nebraskans rely on tax credits to make their coverage more affordable. Health insurance affordability is increasingly important as Nebraskans’
Lawmakers must act to keep the Health Insurance Marketplace affordable for Nebraskans Read More »
Medicaid plays an important role in keeping Nebraskans healthy – and we know that our communities are stronger when all Nebraskans have access to quality, affordable health care. Over 300,000 Nebraskans have been relying on Medicaid coverage for their health needs during the pandemic, and upcoming changes could cause tens of thousands of Nebraskans to
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