LB55

Nebraska LB55 expresses intent to allocate $1.5 million for FY2025-26 to reimburse mental health providers under Medicaid.

Nebraska LB55 states the intent to allocate $1,500,000 from the Hospital Quality Assurance and Access Assessment Fund for FY2025-26. This funding is intended for the Department of Health and Human Services' medical assistance program. The funds will reimburse mental health providers who serve Medicaid-eligible participants also eligible for Medicare and provide behavioral health services under Program 348. The reimbursement is specifically for cases where Medicare pays a lower rate than Medicaid for behavioral health services.