Bill > LB773

This bill makes several changes to the Nebraska Prenatal Plus Program, which aims to reduce low birth weight, pre-term birth, and other adverse birth outcomes by addressing lifestyle and behavioral factors for at-risk mothers. Firstly, it removes the program's termination date, meaning it will no longer expire on June 30, 2028, ensuring its continued operation. The bill also extends the period during which mothers can receive program services up to and including the sixtieth day after giving birth. Additionally, it modifies the services eligible for reimbursement by requiring a minimum of two breastfeeding support sessions, in addition to existing services like nutrition counseling, psychosocial counseling, general client education, and targeted case management. Finally, the bill extends the reporting requirement for the Department of Health and Human Services to the Legislature, requiring them to submit annual reports on the program's performance through December 15, 2034, instead of December 15, 2029.

Health and Social Services

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