This bill amends section 68-911 of the Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, to require the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services to submit a state plan amendment to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The amendment aims to provide medical assistance coverage for youth under twenty-one years of age who are eligible for Medicaid, youth under nineteen years of age eligible for the Children's Health Insurance Program, and former foster care youth aged twenty-six or younger while they are incarcerated in a public institution pending the disposition of charges.

Additionally, the bill includes a repeal of the original section 68-911, indicating a significant update to the existing law. The new provisions reflect a commitment to ensuring that incarcerated youth have access to necessary health care services, aligning with broader public health and welfare goals.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 68-911