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NE LB944
NE LB944Require direct reimbursement to certain facilities for hospice care services under the Medical Assistance Act
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Introduced
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
109th Legislature
Bill Summary
A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to the Medical Assistance Act; to amend section 68-911, Revised Statutes Supplement, 2025; to require direct reimbursement for hospice care services to a hospital or intermediate care facility; and to repeal the original section.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Medical Assistance Act to require direct reimbursement for hospice care services to hospitals or intermediate care facilities, rather than to the hospice care provider. This change, effective August 1, 2026, applies to individuals residing in a nursing facility or intermediate care facility who would otherwise be eligible for medical assistance for those services, even while receiving hospice care. The reimbursement will not be discounted and will be made directly to the facility. The bill also repeals the original section of the law that is being amended.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Health and Human Services Hearing (13:30:00 2/19/2026 Room 1510) (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=62796 |
| Fiscal Note for LB944 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/FN/LB944_20260218-125347.pdf |
| Analysis - Statement of Intent | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/SI/LB944.pdf |
| Kauth FA600 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/FA600.pdf |
| BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Intro/LB944.pdf |
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