Bill > LB970

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to submit a state plan amendment, which is a formal proposal to the federal government to change how a state administers its Medicaid program, to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) by October 1, 2026. The purpose of this amendment is to expand the existing early and periodic screening, diagnosis, and treatment (EPSDT) services program for children. Specifically, it mandates the inclusion of a new program focused on early literacy promotion and intervention during routine well-child visits for children from birth through five years old who are enrolled in the medical assistance program. This new literacy program will incorporate evidence-based methods for screening children's literacy development, making referrals when necessary, and providing parents with materials and guidance to support age-appropriate literacy skills as a natural extension of standard pediatric care. The bill also repeals the original version of the law it amends.

Health and Social Services

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