Bill > LB777

This bill amends the Medical Assistance Act by adding new requirements for the Department of Health and Human Services regarding the medical assistance program, which provides health coverage to eligible individuals. Specifically, it mandates that the department provide the maximum amount of retroactive coverage, meaning coverage for services received before the application date, as allowed by federal law. Additionally, the bill expands the annual report the department must submit to the Governor and Legislature to include detailed information on community engagement requirements for Medicaid recipients, such as plans for implementation, numbers of applications denied or approved based on these requirements, and data sources used for verification. It also requires reporting on concurrent enrollment, where individuals are enrolled in multiple health coverage programs, and a description of cost-sharing mechanisms like premiums, copays, and deductibles. The bill also repeals the original section of law it is amending.

Health and Social Services

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