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Medicaid Reform Council

General Information
  • Formal Name:
    Medicaid Reform Council
  • Contact Person:
    Rocky Thompson, MLTC, (402) 471-0300 Rocky.Thompson@nebraska.gov
  • Purpose:
    The council shall (a) oversee and advise the department regarding implementation of reforms to the medical assistance program, including, but not limited to, reforms such as those contained in the Medicaid Reform Plan, (b) conduct public meetings at least quarterly and other meetings at the call of the chairperson of the council, in consultation with the department, and (c) provide comments and recommendations to the department regarding the administration of the medical assistance program and any proposed changes to such program. We believe that this council is no longer necessary.
  • How Many Affectable:
    230,000 Medicaid Participants
  • How Many Served:
    NA
  • Year Created:
    2006
  • Year Active:
    2006
  • Sunset Date:
    None
Authorization
  • Authorization Citation:
    68-948
  • Parent Agency:
    NA
Memberships and Meetings
  • Number Of Members:
    At least 10
  • Who Appoints:
    Governor
  • Legislative Approval:
    NA
  • Qualifications Of Members:
    NA
  • Per Diem:
    NA
  • Expense Reimbursement:
    NA
  • Term Length:
    Four year terms
  • Terms Rotate or Expire At Once:
    Terms Rotate
Meetings Required In:
  • Required FY 13-14:
    NA
  • Held FY 13-14:
    NA
  • Required FY 14-15:
    NA
  • Held FY 14-15:
    NA
  • Required FY 15-16:
    NA
  • Held FY 15-16:
    NA
Operations
  • Support Staff:
    NA
  • Shared or Separate:
    NA
  • FY 13-14 Budget:
    NA
  • FY 14-15 Budget:
    NA
  • FY 15-16 Budget:
    NA
  • Other Funding Sources:
    NA
  • Spending Authority:
    NA
Accomplishments
  • Since July 1, 2012:
    NA