2016 Boards and Commissions

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