LB958

Provide for implementation of a home and community-based services waiver, retroactive coverage of certain benefits, and reimbursement of doula services and change reporting requirements under the Medical Assistance Act, change provisions relating to the Nebraska Prenatal Plus Program, and provide limits for crisis assistance payments under the low-income home energy assistance program

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Nebraska LB958 amends the Medical Assistance Act to implement a home and community-based services waiver, provide retroactive coverage for certain.

Nebraska LB958 amends the Medical Assistance Act by implementing a home and community-based services waiver, providing retroactive coverage for certain benefits, and changing reporting requirements. It also reimburses doula services and modifies provisions relating to the Nebraska Prenatal Plus Program. The bill sets limits for crisis assistance payments under the low-income home energy assistance program. It defines terms such as "committee," "department," and "waiver" and repeals original sections to harmonize provisions.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

48 Yea

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1 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 26

12:30 PM

Health and Human Services Hearing

Feb 26

1:30 PM

Health and Human Services Hearing

History

Apr 17

Legislature

Presented to Governor on April 10, 2026

Apr 17

Legislature

Approved by Governor on April 16, 2026

Apr 17

Legislature

Provisions/portions of LB701 amended into LB958 by AM3128