LB332

Nebraska LB332 expands Medicaid coverage for various services and establishes the Rural Health Opportunity Program.

Nebraska LB332 amends the medical assistance program to include coverage for psychology services provided by advanced level practitioners. It also expands Medicaid coverage to include services such as continuous glucose monitors, electric personal-use breast pumps, translation and interpretation services, and medical respite care for homeless individuals. The bill mandates the department to seek federal approval to extend postpartum coverage from sixty days to at least six months. Additionally, it establishes the Rural Health Opportunity Program to improve healthcare access in rural areas.