LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The contentious House funding bill that passed narrowly along party lines late Tuesday night could have a major impact on health care for Nebraskans. The bill includes a nearly ...

Feb. 7, 2024. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner) LINCOLN — Medicaid-eligible pregnant mothers in Nebraska officially have access to new reimbursements for various prenatal services to help ...

House Republicans who represent large numbers of Medicaid recipients are pushing back on their leaders’ plans to slash billions in funding for the insurance program for low-income people.

Since January 2024, Medi-Cal has eliminated asset tests, making income the sole focus. For nursing home coverage, the limit is $2,901 monthly for a single person, while standard coverage aligns ...

For many low-income older adults, Medicaid is a crucial lifeline that fills the gaps left by Medicare. While Medicare provides essential health coverage, it often falls short in areas such as oral ...

Federal and state governments share the costs of Medicaid, which is a public health insurance program largely for low-income people. Republicans are considering lowering the 90 percent share that ...

George Dungan of Lincoln, expands on his Nebraska Prenatal ... for at-risk, low-income families for “healthy moms and healthy babies.” His new bill would require Medicaid to cover home ...

An updated Nebraska economic forecast on Friday offered the Legislature up to $165 million in potential new revenue to help shrink the state’s anticipated budget shortfall. Roughly $65 ...

he also cautioned the roughly dozen lawmakers about making cuts to Medicaid. Trump made clear he was OK with putting work requirements in place, but he warned against spending cuts that impact the ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Paul Safarik, 32, of Lincoln, Nebraska, has worked in the ... that's linked to benefits like Supplemental Security Income and Medicaid. Without the account, Safarik could have ...

The machines that built America’s roads, dams, and farms are preserved in a Seward mechanic’s shop. Dave Geis restores and collects construction equipment from various eras.