Allows managed care organizations to pay deductibles and cost sharing for Medicaid enrollees in Nebraska.

Nebraska LB929 amends the medical assistance program to allow managed care organizations to pay deductibles, cost sharing, or similar charges on behalf of Medicaid enrollees, as permitted by federal law. The bill sets the amount of these charges at the lowest amount allowed by federal law and prohibits providers from denying care if an enrollee does not pay a required deduction.

Allows managed care organizations to pay deductibles and cost sharing for Medicaid enrollees in Nebraska.

Nebraska LB929 amends the medical assistance program to allow managed care organizations to pay deductibles, cost sharing, or similar charges on behalf of Medicaid enrollees, as permitted by federal law. The bill sets the amount of these charges at the lowest amount allowed by federal law and prohibits providers from denying care if an enrollee does not pay a required deduction.