LB527

Nebraska LB527 adopts the Medicaid Access and Quality Act, establishes a tax on health maintenance organizations and insurance companies, and.

Nebraska LB527 adopts the Medicaid Access and Quality Act, which aims to enhance rates for nonhospital providers of physical health services and improve access to care. The bill establishes a tax on health maintenance organizations and insurance companies, effective January 1, 2026. It also redefines terms such as "nonhospital provider," "physical health services," and "member insurer." The Department of Health and Human Services will use the Medicaid Access and Quality Fund for specific purposes, including obtaining federal financial participation and paying primary care providers.