| Formal Name: | Nebraska Exchange Stakeholder Commission |
| Contact Person: | Martin Swanson, Health Policy Administrator, Nebraska Department of Insurance 941 O Street, Suite 400 PO Box 82089 Lincoln, NE 68501 (402) 471-4648 martin.swanson@nebraska.gov |
| Purpose: | The purpose of the Nebraska Exchange Transparency Act is to provide state-based recommendations and transparency regarding the implementation and operation of an affordable insurance exchange. |
| How Many Affectable: | Not applicable |
| How Many Served: | Not applicable |
| Year Created: | 2013 |
| Year Active: | 2013 |
| Sunset Date: | July 1, 2016 |
| Authorization Citation: | 44-8701 to 44-8706 |
| Parent Agency: | Department of Insurance |
| Number Of Members: | 9 members plus 2 ex officio members |
| Who Appoints: | Governor |
| Legislative Approval: | Yes |
| Qualifications Of Members: | 4 members to represent the interests of consumers who will access a health insurance exchange, at least 1 of which to represent rural consumers; 1 member representing small business; 2 members representing health care providers; 1 member representing health carriers eligible to offer plans on the exchange; 1 member representing health insurance agents; Director of Insurance (ex officio); director of Medicaid (ex officio) |
| Per Diem: | No |
| Expense Reimbursement: | Per 44-8704, members shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses |
| Term Length: | 3 years |
| Terms Rotate or Expire At Once: | Terms Rotate |
| Required FY 13-14: | CY 13: 4 |
| Held FY 13-14: | 4 |
| Required FY 14-15: | CY 14: 4 |
| Held FY 14-15: | 4 |
| Required FY 15-16: | CY 15: 3 |
| Held FY 15-16: | 3 |
| Support Staff: | Yes |
| Shared or Separate: | Shared |
| FY 13-14 Budget: | $0 |
| FY 14-15 Budget: | $0 |
| FY 15-16 Budget: | $0 |
| Other Funding Sources: | None |
| Spending Authority: | No |
| Since July 1, 2012: | The Commission was required to annually file a report to the Governor and Legislature on or before December 1 concerning the implementation and operation of the exchange, challenges and problems identified in the implementation and operation of the exchange, and recommendations to address such problems and challenges. Meetings were held to gather the necessary information to accomplish this goal. Upon the recommendation of the Commission, the Legislature terminated the Commission on July 1, 2016. |