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 used to fund these services, along with other health needs for adults and children under the Medical Assistance Act.

Additionally, the bill makes several amendments to existing provisions regarding medical assistance coverage, including the introduction of coverage for translation and interpretation services, electric personal-use breast pumps, and lactation consultation visits. It also emphasizes the importance of using the Medicaid Managed Care Excess Profit Fund to address various health service needs, including postpartum coverage under CHIP. The original sections of the law being amended are repealed, ensuring that the new provisions take effect.

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