This bill amends section 68-911 of the Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, to enhance the medical assistance program in Nebraska. It requires the Department of Health and Human Services to submit applications for specific section 1115 waivers aimed at improving health care access for various populations, including those transitioning from correctional facilities. The bill mandates that by July 1, 2025, the department must submit a waiver for a reentry demonstration opportunity to assist incarcerated individuals in their transition back to society, providing them with short-term Medicaid enrollment assistance and coverage for essential services. Additionally, it calls for a separate waiver to address health-related social needs for formerly incarcerated individuals, which includes support for housing, food assistance, and case management.

The bill also includes several provisions to expand coverage under the medical assistance program, such as continuous glucose monitors for eligible recipients, electric personal-use breast pumps for pregnant women, and translation services for recipients utilizing medical assistance. The original section 68-911 is repealed, indicating a comprehensive update to the medical assistance framework in Nebraska to better serve vulnerable populations and improve health outcomes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 68-911