Nebraska Medicaid Changes Impact Non-Citizens | Lincoln News

0:00Starting October 1st, Nebraska is changing who can get Medicaid. This is because of a new federal law, and it's going to affect a lot of non-citizens. Basically, if you're not a lawful permanent resident, your immigration status might now disqualify you for Medicaid, even if you've been getting it. Or, we're about to. This impacts a bunch of different groups. We're talking about folks who are victims of domestic violence under the Violence Against Women Act, parolees, refugees, and asylis. It also includes victims of trafficking in their families, people with conditional entry status, and even certain veterans in their families. Basically, a lot of people who thought they were covered might not be anymore. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is putting out the word that current members who lose eligibility could lose their coverage, no. Matter when their renewal is. They're advising people to get any medical, dental, or mental health appointments done, and prescriptions filled now, just in case. It's also important to make sure DHHS has your current contact info.

1:02For those who no longer qualify for full Medicaid, there might be other options. The state says they have programs like CHIP, the Refugee Resettlement Program, and Emergency Medical Services Assistance that could help. So it's not a total dead end for everyone, but it's definitely a big shift. This is a pretty significant change for many families in Nebraska. The key takeaway is to check your status and reach out to the Department of Health and Human Services if you think you might be affected by these new rules. Lincoln News Today, powered by AI, bringing you what matters.