NebraskaNebraska committee would study behavioral health service rates
Nebraska’s Health and Human Services Committee would study how behavioral health service rates are set and report findings and recommendations to lawmakers.
What it does
The committee would study how Nebraska sets behavioral health service rates, including provider costs and services not now paid for by public programs. It would report findings and recommendations to the Legislature’s Legislative Council or the Legislature.
Argument forA review of costs, rates and unpaid services could help lawmakers identify options for setting behavioral health rates and payments.
Argument againstThe study could take committee time and resources without changing provider rates or adding payment for services.
More detail
The Health and Human Services Committee would study how Nebraska sets behavioral health service rates and report its findings and recommendations. The study would cover current rate-setting, provider costs, Medicaid managed care, approaches in other states, and behavioral health services not currently paid for by public payors. The committee would report after the study concludes.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Aug 17Notice of hearing for September 17, 2026 (cancel)Latest
- Aug 17Notice of hearing for September 18, 2026
- Jul 21Notice of hearing for September 17, 2026
- Mar 30Referred to Health and Human Services CommitteeMinor
- Mar 24Date of introductionMinor
- Mar 24Referred to Executive BoardIntroduced
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