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How Medicaid work requirements would affect people in Midwest states
24 Apr 2025 11:54 GMT
… of Medicaid coverage can force patients to change providers, skip medications, or … have expanded eligibility.
Nebraska
Voters in Nebraska expanded Medicaid through a 2018 ballot … currently no work requirement for Medicaid in Nebraska. About 86,000 Nebraskans …
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Stand-Alone Drug Plans Cover a Larger Share of Medicare Part D Enrollees Living in the Most Rural Areas Than Medicare Advantage Plans
23 Apr 2025 20:13 GMT
… affordability of Part D drug coverage among Medicare … Massachusetts, California, Kansas, Wyoming, Nebraska, and South Dakota) (Figure 2 … for Medicare & Medicaid Services to analyze the … alone prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage drug plans in …
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Nebraska mental health advocates push back on funding cuts
23 Apr 2025 07:05 GMT
… and complex in Nebraska.
Disclosure: Nebraska Association of Behavioral … other medications or therapy. The National Institute on Drug Abuse, … and discounts for veterans, Medicaid enrollees, and those with … is uncharted territory. Most drugs used to treat mental …
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Questions mount over federal drug discount program
10 Apr 2025 20:11 GMT
… drug program designed to help low-income patients pay for medication … small hospitals that have higher Medicaid and uninsured rates, said Ryan … the people are buying these drugs at a lower price … state considering a 340B law. Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen, a …
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Nebraska governor signs bill to protect rural hospitals from financial losses
10 Apr 2025 02:16 GMT
… insurance payment denials and federal Medicaid cuts.
"This legislation will … care in 58 hospitals across Nebraska.
"340B has been something … the purchase of outpatient prescription drugs at discounted prices from pharmaceutical …
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Nebraska governor signs 340B drug pricing protection bill into law
09 Apr 2025 18:44 GMT
… drug manufacturers from interfering with or denying the sale of such drugs … Medicaid insurers will not be charged marked-up prices for specific medication … and allows for the Nebraska Attorney … the hospitals across Nebraska.
“Without this …
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State Sen. Merv Riepe still the center of attention in Nebraska Legislature
08 Apr 2025 10:28 GMT
… new abortion restrictions, Medicaid expansion and gender- … non-expired donated medications back to Nebraska. She invited … motorcyclists, citing potential Medicaid costs.
Partnering with … prescription drug donation program, potentially for Medicaid savings. …
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Lawmakers approve at-home nurse visits for Nebraska postpartum moms, 340B protections
03 Apr 2025 18:26 GMT
… drug manufacturers from interfering with or denying sales of such drugs … exchange for their participation in Medicaid and Medicare. No federal … Nebraska lawmakers prohibited gender transition surgeries for minors, restricted gender transition medications …
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Caregivers rally, urge Nebraskans in Congress to protect Medicaid
18 Mar 2025 00:27 GMT
… years.
“Medicaid is under threat, and that means Nebraska and Nebraska patients are … young adult getting support and medication for schizophrenia or an individual … executive officer of LeadingAge Nebraska, said Medicaid cuts could be detrimental for …
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Getting Ahead: Cuts to Medicaid
06 Mar 2025 20:58 GMT
… services, and home health care. Nebraska Medicaid covers speech, physical, and occupational … facilities. Nebraskans on Medicaid can also receive prescription drugs, over-the-counter … drugs, dental and vision …