LB 777

Provide for implementation of a home and community-based services waiver, retroactive coverage of certain benefits, and reimbursement of doula services and change reporting requirements under the Medical Assistance Act, change provisions relating to the Nebraska Prenatal Plus Program, and provide limits for crisis assistance payments under the low-income home energy assistance program

Adopt the Hunger-Free Schools Act and provide for an appropriation

Change provisions relating to filings under the Nebraska Political Accountability and Disclosure Act

Constitutional amendment to change provisions related to amending, repealing, modifying, or impairing a law enacted by initiative petition

Eliminate provisions allowing certain transfers of funds

Provide a duty for each state agency to examine fees charged

Require appropriations from the Hospital Quality Assurance and Access Assessment Fund and state intent regarding medicaid rates for mental health providers

Change provisions of the Nebraska Mental Health Commitment Act relating to grounds for civil commitment and inpatient treatment and allow for interested parties to file petitions

Include prescription antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants on the preferred drug list under the Medical Assistance Act

Redefine adult day service under the Health Care Facility Licensure Act

Provide requirements for the Department of Health and Human Services for long-term care clients with special needs under the medical assistance program

Provide for transfers of funds from the Nebraska Health Care Cash Fund to the Patient Safety Cash Fund

Private Review Agents; certain decisions with regard to the provision of insurance coverage for healthcare services shall not be based solely on artificial intelligence systems; provide

Regards use of light-based medical devices for hair removal

Education: school districts; student mental health apprenticeship retention and training (SMART) internship grant program; modify

An Act relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation education in public schools; relating to the duties of the Department of Education and Early Development; relating to medical care for major emergencies; and providing for an effective date.

Public Health - Abortion (Heartbeat Bill)

Mental health; criminal background, license status, and registry checks for owners, applicants, and employees of certain mental health facilities; provide