Medicaid Expansion helps people get Substance Abuse Treatment
Note: This is a guest post from Health Care Intern Sarah Huddleston. It’s no secret that substance abuse is […]
The 101: About the Transitional Health Insurance Program
On January 19, State Senator John McCollister of Omaha introduced LB 1032, the Transitional Health Insurance Program Act. LB 1032
The Affordable Care Act has been a game-changer for women’s health
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has had an enormously positive impact on reducing the number of uninsured Americans. Nearly 9
Core Issues: Medicaid Works for a Healthy Workforce and a Stronger Economy
Public policy plays a big role in the lives of thousands of Nebraskans every day. At Nebraska Appleseed, we extensively
Medicaid costs are growing slower than private health coverage
Medicaid is a critical program in Nebraska, providing access to health care for many people – mostly children, older adults,
Closing the Coverage Gap Can Help Pay for Prison Reform
Nebraska is currently facing serious issues with its corrections system, primarily, the level of overcrowding and the resulting cost of
Legislature votes down Voter ID bill. Thank State Senators for protecting voting rights
Today, the Nebraska Legislature voted down LB 111 – an unnecessary and harmful voter suppression bill that would have been
A healthy boost to Nebraska’s economy
With LB 472, the Medicaid Redesign Act, Nebraska has the opportunity to close the coverage gap by creating a path
Nebraska hospitals and communities need the Legislature to close coverage gap
Nebraska has the opportunity to close the coverage gap with LB 472, the Medicaid Redesign Act, which would allow 54,000
Medicaid: Who is covered, and who isn’t?
Along with transforming Nebraska’s health care system to make it more effective and more efficient, LB 472, the Medicaid Redesign
