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Medicaid Work Requirements
Nebraska Medicaid·NE·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
May 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Nebraska Medicaid is implementing work requirements for Medicaid expansion beneficiaries starting May 1, 2026. Beneficiaries aged 19-64 must complete 80 hours of work, school, training, or volunteering monthly to maintain eligibility, with exemptions for certain groups including Native Americans, medically frail individuals, and caregivers.
Action Required
By May 1, 2026: Billing team must implement eligibility verification processes to confirm Medicaid expansion patients meet work requirements before services. Front desk staff should verify current eligibility at each visit and refer patients to https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/WorkRequirements.aspx for requirement information. Claims may be denied if patients lose eligibility due to non-compliance with work requirements.