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NE LB1043
NE LB1043Include prescription antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants on the preferred drug list under the Medical Assistance Act
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
109th Legislature
Bill Summary
A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to public assistance; to amend section 68-954, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska; to provide for inclusion of antidepressant, antipsychotic, and anticonvulsant prescription drugs on the preferred drug list; and to repeal the original section.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Medical Assistance Act by removing language that previously excluded certain prescription drugs from being considered for inclusion on the state's preferred drug list. Specifically, it will now allow antidepressant, antipsychotic, and anticonvulsant prescription drugs to be evaluated for placement on this list, which is a formulary of medications that the state's medical assistance program prefers to cover due to their therapeutic value and cost-effectiveness. The bill also repeals the original section of law that contained these exclusions, ensuring that these important classes of medications can be considered alongside others when determining which drugs are covered by the program.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Health and Human Services Hearing (13:30:00 2/5/2026 Room 1510) (on 02/05/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=62724 |
| Fiscal Note for LB1043 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/FN/LB1043_20260204-125127.pdf |
| Analysis - Statement of Intent | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/SI/LB1043.pdf |
| Kauth FA702 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/FA702.pdf |
| BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Intro/LB1043.pdf |
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