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RELEASE – Court victory allows Children access to Vital Behavioral Health Treatments

Press Release / By Nic Swiercek / 07/01/2015

***For Immediate Release*** July 1, 2015 Contact, Jeff Sheldon Communications Director, Nebraska Appleseed Office: (402) 438-8853 Mobile: (402) 840-7289 jsheldon@neappleseed.org Court victory allows Children access to Vital Behavioral Health Treatments Lancaster County District Court sides with Appleseed in important decision LINCOLN — Yesterday, Lancaster County District Court Judge John Colborn issued an order […]

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When a lifetime of hard work isn’t enough for health coverage

Health Care / By admin / 07/01/2015

Nebraskans pride themselves on their hard work and the state’s lowest-in-the-nation unemployment rate. Farmers, ranchers, small business owners, and service workers are the foundation of our state’s success and thriving economy. Unfortunately, many of these fundamental jobs don’t provide health insurance, leaving workers without access to care. Marcia McIlheran of Hastings is one of the

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2015 Nebraska Legislature Wrap-Up

Uncategorized / By Katie Pitts / 06/01/2015

The Nebraska Legislature closed their 2015 session last week, and what a remarkable session it was. Many of Appleseed’s priority bills became law, yet important work remains to address several issues next year. Here’s a look back at the 2015 session. DREAMers driver’s license bill passes on veto override vote LB 623 – This

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Appleseed In Action – May 2015

Uncategorized / By Nic Swiercek / 05/06/2015

5/6/2015 In this May edition of “Appleseed in Action”: Medicaid Redesign Act falls in Legislature Governor’s veto harms poorest families DREAMers driver’s license bill gains statewide support Legislative Update More evidence of crippling injuries in meat and poultry plants Over 100 Nebraska schools eligible to feed all students Primer calls for more accountable funding of

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Legislative Update – April 13

Health Care / By Katie Pitts / 04/13/2015

Last week was a great example of the ups and downs of our work in the Nebraska Legislature. Medicaid Redesign Act voted down On April 8, the Legislature heard debate on LB 472 – the Medicaid Redesign Act. This important bill would have closed the coverage gap that currently leaves more than 70,000 Nebraskans

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STATEMENT – Legislature must pass LB 472 to close the coverage gap

Health Care, Press Release / By Nic Swiercek / 04/08/2015

***For Immediate Release*** April 8, 2015 Contact, Jeff Sheldon Communications Director, Nebraska Appleseed Office: (402) 438-8853 Mobile: (402) 840-7289 jsheldon@neappleseed.org Appleseed urges Legislature to pass LB 472 to close coverage gap Medicaid Redesign Act would enhance healthcare access, boost economy LINCOLN — Today, Nebraska Appleseed Executive Director Rebecca Gould released the following

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Urge State Senators to Close The Coverage Gap. Vote “Yes” on LB 472

Health Care / By Nic Swiercek / 04/02/2015

Now is an important time for you to make your voice heard to fix a large hole in our health care system. On Wednesday April 8, the Nebraska Legislature will begin debate on LB 472 – the Medicaid Redesign Act. Passing this crucial bill would make health care make sense for everyone in Nebraska. We’re asking

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Kids in foster care not receiving required health screenings

Child Welfare / By Becca Brune / 03/31/2015

A recent study completed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services revealed that not all children who are in foster care and enrolled in Medicaid are receiving health screenings that are required by federal law. Specifically, the report found that nearly one-third of children in foster care in Texas, California, Illinois, and New

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RELEASE – Over 170 Nebraska faith leaders urge Unicameral support for health coverage bill

Health Care / By Nic Swiercek / 03/17/2015

***For Immediate Release*** March 17, 2015 Contact, Jeff Sheldon Communications Director, Nebraska Appleseed Office: (402) 438-8853 Mobile: (402) 840-7289 Email: jsheldon@neappleseed.org Rev. Keith Nelson Omaha Together One Community Clergy Caucus Mobile: 402-304-3648 Email: OTOCforNebraska@gmail.com More than 170 Nebraska faith leaders sign letter of support for Medicaid Redesign Act Faith leaders urge State Senators to

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RELEASE – Policy change means more former foster youth eligible for health coverage

Child Welfare / By admin / 03/13/2015

***For Immediate Release*** March 13, 2015 Contact, Sarah Helvey Child Welfare Director, Nebraska Appleseed Office: (402) 438-8853 Mobile: (402) 850-6885 shelvey@neappleseed.org State Clarifies Medicaid Eligibility for Former Foster Youth in Independent Living Approximately 1,000 additional young people now eligible for health coverage LINCOLN — This week, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human

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