LB41 updates Nebraska’s existing statute for prenatal screens for syphilis from one screening in the first trimester, to the best practice of two additional screenings (at the third trimester and at delivery) to address Nebraska’s 1,100% increase in rates of congenital syphilis, or babies being born with syphilis.

LB13 adjusts the reimbursement for services provided by the Child Care Subsidy program to pay providers based on enrollment instead of attendance.

LB22 calls on Nebraska DHHS to submit a state plan amendment to CMS for targeted case management for evidence-based nurse home visiting for new mothers. This would allow programs like Lincoln’s Family Connects program to bill Medicaid and offer 3-4 visits with a nurse in the home at discharge from labor and delivery.