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Join Us March 14 in Omaha to Learn About Medicaid Work Requirements Coming to Nebraska

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You’re invited to join Nebraska Appleseed at 3Sisters in Omaha on Saturday, March 14. Stop by anytime between 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM to learn about the Medicaid work requirements coming to Nebraska in May.   Together we’ll: Saturday, March 14Anytime between 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM3Sisters Omaha Inside of The Center Mall(1941 S 42nd Street, Suite […]

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RELEASE: Nebraska Appleseed Responds to President Trump’s State of the Union Address

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***For Immediate Release***February 25, 2026 Contact: Sierra Salgado PirigyiCommunications Director, Nebraska AppleseedOffice: (402) 438-8853 ext 116sierrasp@neappleseed.org RELEASE: Nebraska Appleseed Responds to President Trump’s State of the Union Address  LINCOLN, NE — Last night, President Trump addressed Congress and the nation, highlighting his policies and priorities that have caused enduring harm to countless Nebraskans. Over the

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SAY NO TO EARLY MEDICAID WORK REQUIREMENTS

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Take 5 Minutes to Submit a Comment by 11:59 pm CT on Wednesday, Feb. 25! The Governor announced that Nebraska would be the first in the nation to implement the problematic Medicaid expansion work reporting requirements required by the “One Big Beautiful Bill” 8 months before they are supposed to take effect. Recognizing the complexity and harm

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Medicaid Expansion’s Value and the Recommendations for New Federal Work Requirements in Nebraska

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Major changes are coming to Nebraska Medicaid. Read our new resources on the importance of the Medicaid expansion program and recommendations to prevent unnecessary coverage loss from new federally mandated work requirements to learn more.  Medicaid Expansion Works for Nebraska Medicaid expansion is a critical program that provides access to health care for about 70,000

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TAKE ACTION: Bills protecting access to health care are up for consideration next week!

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Nebraskans know how important health care is for our families and friends, but our access to health care is under attack. Two bills up for consideration in the Nebraska Legislature next week help protect Nebraskans’ access to health care after Congress passed historic cuts to Medicaid in their HR1 bill last summer.   TAKE ACTION TO

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2026 Nebraska Appleseed Legislative Priorities

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The Nebraska Legislature introduced more than 500 new bills and proposed constitutional amendments this session and we’re ready to fight for justice and opportunity for all Nebraskans at the Capitol! Nebraska Appleseed Priority Bills  Here are some of the newly introduced legislative priorities that Appleseed is supporting during the 2026 session. ⤵️ Supporting young people

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Health Access State Bill Watch: Nebraskans’ Care on the Line

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Nebraskans care about our health and the health of our communities, but Nebraskans’ access to care is under attack. From Congress gutting our health care system and kicking tens of thousands of Nebraskans off of their health care in their “One Big Beautiful Bill” to our state’s significant budget shortfalls, our health care, and the sustainability of our

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At the Capitol: Several ApplEseed Priority bills introduced

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Last week, the Nebraska Legislature officially kicked off its 2026 session! New bill introduction began last week and will continue through Wednesday, January 21 (Day 10). We will keep you posted on key pieces of legislation that are introduced over the next several days. Floor debate on bills will begin this week and hearings will start

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TAKE ACTION: Congress is letting health care costs skyrocket for Nebraskans – tell them to make it right!

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Despite your tireless advocacy last year, Congress failed to extend the enhanced tax credits that help over 100,000 Nebraskans afford their health care through the Marketplace. This means many Nebraskans are now paying far more for their premiums, opting for worse coverage with higher out-of-pocket costs, or are now going without insurance because of the

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Release: Nebraska Hastily Implementing Work Requirements Will Cause Tens of Thousands to Unnecessarily Lose Medicaid Coverage

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***For Immediate Release***December 17, 2025 Contact: Sierra Salgado PirigyiCommunications Director, Nebraska AppleseedOffice: 402-438-8853 x116sierrasp@neappleseed.org RELEASE: Nebraska Hastily Implementing Work Requirements Will Cause Tens of Thousands to Unnecessarily Lose Medicaid Coverage LINCOLN, NE – This morning, Governor Jim Pillen announced that Nebraska will be the first in the nation to move forward with implementing work requirements

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