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 provide 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 services provided during this postpartum period should be identical to those offered to pregnant women under Medicaid. Funding for these services is intended to come from the Medicaid Managed Care Excess Profit Fund.

Additionally, the bill makes several amendments to existing sections of the law, including the expansion of services covered under the Medicaid program, such as translation and interpretation services, and the provision of continuous glucose monitors for eligible recipients. The Medicaid Managed Care Excess Profit Fund will be utilized to support these initiatives, including the new postpartum coverage under CHIP. The bill aims to enhance healthcare access and support for mothers and children in Nebraska, addressing gaps in services and improving overall health outcomes.

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