This bill amends the Medical Assistance Act in Nebraska to require the Department of Health and Human Services to submit a state plan amendment for postpartum coverage under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Specifically, it mandates that the department seek federal approval to extend postpartum coverage for at least six months for mothers whose children are covered under the unborn child option, with the possibility of extending this coverage to twelve months. The bill also stipulates that the Medicaid Managed Care Excess Profit Fund will be utilized to fund these services, along with other health needs for adults and children under the Medical Assistance Act.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for various health services, such as coverage for electric personal-use breast pumps and lactation consultation visits for pregnant women, translation and interpretation services for eligible recipients, and continuous glucose monitors for individuals with diabetes. The Medicaid Managed Care Excess Profit Fund is designated as the funding source for these initiatives, which aim to improve access to healthcare services and address gaps in the current system. The original sections of the law being amended are repealed as part of this legislative update.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 68-911, 68-996