As introduced: In 2011, provider rates in the child care subsidy program were frozen for through 2013 with the limitation that they could not fall below the 50th percentile of current market rates. This bill would have restored the rates to their original funding level in July of 2012. Introducing…...
LB 970: Tax Cuts
As introduced: The individual state income tax would be reduced by lowering current tax rates and expanding current income brackets. The bill would also reduce the current top corporate income tax rate from 7.81% to 6.70% which would match the top individual income tax rate under the proposal. Finally, the…...
LB 842: Extend Vocational Training in ADC Program
As introduced: The bill extends the option of having vocational training count as a work activity for participants in the Aid to Dependent Children (ADC) Program through December 2016. As amended: The bill extends vocational training options in ADC and also requires and annual report from the Department of Health…...
LB 825: Access Nebraska In-Person Services
As introduced: The bill would have required in-person workers in 25 existing state office buildings for a minimum of 40 hours/week to assist with public benefits applications. The bill would also have required dedicated caseworkers for certain complex cases. As amended: The bill requires that in-person services be available but…...
LB 1129: Provide requirements for insurance coverage of autism spectrum disorders
As introduced: LB 1129 requires health insurance plans sold in Nebraska on or after January 1, 2013 to provide coverage for the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of autism spectrum disorder for children (under age 21). Providing for some exceptions, coverage will not be subject to any limits on the number…...
LB 1063: Adopt the Children’s Health and Treatment Act
As introduced: The bill would clarify the definition of medical necessity and Nebraska’s obligation not to discriminate the availability of appropriate services on the basis of age or diagnosis. In making a medical necessity determination, there would be a presumption in favor of the treating physician. It would also reemphasize…...
