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Healthcare.gov Web Portal is Here!

WebThe web portal is one of the consumer benefits required by the new health reform law, the Affordable Care Act. The goal was to simplify and make more accessible, …

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The big health care access study you need to see

WebThe results are out for one of the first, large-scale studies of how increased access to health care affects health outcomes, and while it may seem to be a no …

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Medicaid Expansion

WebMedicaid has expanded to cover Nebraskans who previously did not qualify. Those being paid up to 138% of the Federal Poverty Level (or up to $1,731.90/month for …

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Medicaid expansion: Acting with urgency for Nebraskans’ health

WebAs you know, Nebraska voters approved Initiative 427 this past November to expand Medicaid to 90,000 Nebraskans. Finally, many of our hard-working, uninsured …

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Staff Spotlight: Welcome Kelsey Arends, HCAP Staff Attorney!

WebHelp us welcome back Kelsey Arends (she/her/hers), the new staff attorney for the Health Care Access Program! While an undergraduate at Nebraska Wesleyan …

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Giving Nebraskans a Choice

WebI'm writing this blog entry while watching President Obama's interview on health care with ABC news and a room full of advocates, providers, economists, …

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New Year, New Medicaid Changes!

WebAs we ring in a new year, new changes are happening in Nebraska Medicaid. Below are a number of new policies Nebraska Medicaid is expected to …

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Legislative Priorities

WebA list of all legislation introduced can be found on the Nebraska Legislature’s website. View legislation introduced in 2023 and 2024. Priority bills that Nebraska Appleseed is …

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At the Capitol: Summer EBT Hearing on Thursday!

WebLast week, the Legislature started on hearings and floor debate. Floor debate will continue to take place in the mornings, and hearings will be held in the …

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Medicaid at 50: A day worth celebrating

WebOne of the cornerstones of our American health care system reached a big milestone today when we celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Medicaid program. For …

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Nebraska Medicaid Expansion 2018 Update

WebNebraska Medicaid Expansion 2018 Update Protecting a Critical Infrastructure Supporting Main Street Improving Worker Health and Productivity Allan Jenkins, Ph.D.

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At the Capitol: Health and Human Services Package + Abortion …

WebLast week, LB227, a bill intended to cover a Medicaid reimbursement gap in Nebraska, was amended and advanced to select file. This bill, now a package of health …

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Changes to the Bridge to Independence Act – What do they mean …

WebDuring the last Nebraska Legislative session, a bill focused on family finding for youth in foster care also made important changes to the Bridge to Independence …

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Nebraska Medicaid Improving Dental Coverage in Oral Health …

Web19 currently an annual cap on adult dental services at only $750. Studies of state dental coverage have categorized Nebraska Medicaid adult dental coverage as a “limited” …

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Janet Goodman-Banks to Receive the Roots of Justice Award

WebNebraska Appleseed is excited to announce that Pastor Janet Goodman-Banks of Lincoln will receive the inaugural Roots of Justice Award. Janet, a nurse and …

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American Health Care Act (AHCA) Facts: Preexisting Conditions

WebAmerican Health Care Act (AHCA) Facts: Preexisting Conditions HEALTH CARE June 2017 941 O STREET, SUITE 920 • LINCOLN, NE 68508

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