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25 02, 2022

LB 238

Change provisions of the Ground Emergency Medical Transport Act. The department shall design and implement, in consultation with eligible providers a supplemental reimbursement program, including such a program utilizing certified public expenditures, for ground emergency medical transport services, including services provided by emergency medical technicians at the basic, advanced, and paramedic levels in prestablization and preparation for transport, in order to increase reimbursement to elible providers.

LB 238

25 02, 2022

LB 497

Provide for compensation under the Nebraska Crime Victim's Reparations Act for health care providers examining or treating victims of sexual assault, domestic assault, or child abuse.

LB 497

25 02, 2022

LB 337

Adopt the Step-Therapy Reform Act: When coverage of a prescription drug for the treatment or any medical condition is restricted for use by a health carrier or utilization review organization through the use of a step-therapy protocol, the prescribing health care provider and the covered person shall have access to a clear, readily accessible, and convenient process to request a step-therapy override exception.

LB 337

25 02, 2022

LB 270

Adopt the Pharmacy Manager Regulation Act and require an audit under the Medical Assistance Act. A pharmacist or contracted pharmacy shall not be prohibited from or subject to penalties or removal from a network or plan for sharing information regarding the cost, price, or copayment of a prescription drug with a covered individual or a covered individual's caregiver. A pharmacy benefit manager shall not prohibit or inhibit a pharmacist or contracted pharmacy from discussing any such information or selling a more affordable alternative to a covered individual or a covered individual's caregiver. An insurer [...]

LB 270

25 02, 2022

LB 718

Provide requirements for cost-sharing and coverage relating to health care benefits and pharmacy benefit managers. An enrollee's defined cost-sharing for each prescription drug shall be calculated at the point of sale based on a price that is reduced by an amount equal to at least 80% of all rebates received, or to be received, in connection with the dispensing or administration of the prescription drug.

LB 718

25 02, 2022

LB 30

To limit the cost of prescription insulin drugs

LB 30

25 02, 2022

LB 411

Require sharing of information with the designated health information exchange and change provisions related to the Health Information Technology Board

LB 411

25 02, 2022

LB 400

Allow for audio-only telehealth to be used in delivery of behavioral health services, and postpone the written consent requirement to deliver telehealth services. Allow services to originate from any location where the patient is located.

LB 400

25 02, 2022

LB 767

Adopt the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Licensure and Regulation Act. (1) A participation contract between a pharmacy benefit manager and any pharmacist or pharmacy providing prescription drug coverage for a health benefit plan shall not prohibit or restrict any pharmacy or pharmacist from or penalize any pharmacy or pharmacist for disclosing to any covered person any health care information that the pharmacy or pharmacist deems appropriate regarding: a) the nature of treatment, risks, or an alternative to such treatment; b) the availability of an alternate therapy, consultation, or test; c) the decision of a utilization [...]

LB 767

25 02, 2022

LB 1175

Prohibit a health insurer from removing a provider as an in-network provider under certain circumstances. A health insurer in this state shall not remove a provider as an in-network provider for only financial reasons if such provider wishes to remain as an in-network provider and agrees tor remain in contract with such health insurer.

LB 1175