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RELEASE: Nebraskan files lawsuit over unconstitutional Medicaid terminations

Health Care, Press Release / By Sierra Salgado Pirigyi / 06/11/2024

***For Immediate Release***Tuesday, June 11, 2024Contact: Sierra Salgado PirigyiCommunications Director, Nebraska AppleseedOffice: (402) 438-8853 ext 116sierrasp@neappleseed.org Nebraskan files lawsuit over unconstitutional Medicaid terminations Inadequate notices from Nebraska DHHS violate Medicaid enrollees’ due process rights LINCOLN, NE – Today, Nebraska Appleseed filed a lawsuit on behalf of a Nebraska Medicaid enrollee whose due process rights were […]

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2024 Legislative Session Wrap-up

Child Welfare, Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities, Legislative Updates, Race Equity / By Katie Pitts / 04/25/2024

Last Thursday, April 18, the Legislature adjourned sine die, meaning the body has concluded its work for the session. In 2024, our Unicameral passed 370 bills. Bills that did not pass, no matter how far they made it through the legislative process, must be reintroduced in future legislative sessions and start through the process again.

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Improving Access to Health Care – 2024 Legislative Wrap-up

Health Care, Legislative Updates / By Kelsey Arends / 04/22/2024

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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RELEASE: Nebraska Appleseed’s response to the President’s State of the Union

Child Welfare, Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities, Press Release, Race Equity / By Becca Brune / 03/08/2024

***For Immediate Release***Wednesday, March 8, 2024 Contact: Sierra Salgado PirigyiCommunications Director, Nebraska AppleseedOffice: (402) 438-8853 ext 116sierrasp@neappleseed.org RELEASE: Nebraska Appleseed’s response to the President’s State of the Union Last night the President addressed the nation in the annual State of the Union speech, sharing his outlook for the year ahead. President Biden will also release his

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2024 Nebraska Appleseed Legislative Priorities

Child Welfare, Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities, Legislative Updates, Race Equity, Voting & Elections / By Katie Pitts / 01/27/2024

The Nebraska Legislature introduced almost 600 new bills and proposed constitutional amendments this session and we’re ready to fight for justice and opportunity at the Capitol! Nebraska Appleseed Priority Bills Here are some of the legislative priorities that Appleseed is supporting during the 2024 session. ⤵️ Supporting young people navigating the child welfare system Expanding

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New Year, New Medicaid Changes!

Health Care / By Kelsey Arends / 12/20/2023

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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December 2023 Update: Improving Dental Coverage in Nebraska Medicaid

Health Care / By Kelsey Arends / 12/19/2023

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

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Medicaid Eligibility for Foster Care Youth Expanded to Age 26

Child Welfare, Health Care / By Schalisha Walker / 08/12/2023

Thanks to a recent change in the law, Foster Youth may be eligible for Medicaid coverage to age 26 – even if they move to a different state! Here is some more information: Background What changed? The original law made young people not eligible for Medicaid if they moved away from the state where they

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The Need for Paid Sick Leave for ALL workers in Nebraska

Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities / By Guest Post / 08/08/2023

This is a guest post by Miriam Nieto Lopez, Nebraska Appleseed intern in 2023 The path that led me to interning at Nebraska Appleseed was shaped by experiences in my childhood. As an Economic Justice intern, I’ve spent most of my time working to get paid sick leave for Nebraskans. The absence of paid sick

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Announcing the 2023 Good Apple Award Honorees

Child Welfare, Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities, Race Equity / By Becky Gould / 07/20/2023

Join us for the 2023 Good Apple Awards on Thursday, October 5 at the Livestock Exchange Ballroom in Omaha. Social hour with an hors d’oeuvres dinner and live music begins at 6:00 pm with a short program to follow at 7:00 pm. Purchase your tickets or become a sponsor of the 2023 Good Apple Awards

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