The bill (LB 599) that restores prenatal care coverage for low-income moms and their babies went into effect today – over two years since we started working to make it reality. In that time, we have worked alongside countless advocates, doctors, concerned citizens, and worried moms. Its has been…...
Behavioral Health Issue Brief
Understanding children’s behavioral health and the best ways to address problems can be challenging. When policymakers, advocates, and community members want to make a difference in the lives of children, it is helpful to have a solid understanding of the basics. We have created a series of 2-pagers to identify…...
25 for 25: Kids Connection
We are commemorating our 25th Anniversary with 25 posts about our history and accomplishments between now and the Spotlight Gala on September 15. Join us for a celebration of Voices for Children and all of the organizations, lawmakers, and individuals who have supported our work on behalf of children. For details,…...
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Children’s Mental Health Access
Voices for Children in Nebraska invites you to join us for a breakfast panel discussion featuring four local experts on the relationship between race and mental health access. Dr. Gloria Gonzalez-Kruger, MA, PhD, Behavioral Health Director at One World Community Health Centers Sheila St. Amant, MS, LIMHP, is a Mental…...
Supreme Court Ruling a Victory for Kids!
Every Nebraskan should have access to the health care services they need when they need them. Healthy children learn better, healthy adults are more productive workers, and healthy people make for stronger and more vibrant communities. We need a health care system that works for everyone. The Patient Protection and…...
Update on SNAP and the Farm Bill
The Senate is currently debating the 2012 Farm Bill, which reauthorizes agriculture, conservation and nutrition assistance programs for another five years. This is important because it could impact the future of the SNAP program, which helps to feed over 80,000 Nebraskan children. Yesterday, the Senate voted on four nutrition amendments—Senator…...
Urgent action needed on SNAP
Your voice is needed today on behalf of Nebraska kids! Today the US Senate will be considering amendments to the Farm Bill that could impact the future of the SNAP program, which helps to feed over 80,000 Nebraska children. Please call 1-877-698-8228 and enter your zip code to be connected to Senator…...
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…...
