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Medicaid Coverage for Limited Services to include Screening, Diagnostic, and Targeted Case Management Services for Justice Involved Individuals

Nebraska Medicaid·NE · Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Psychiatry +1 more·Medical Policy
Effective date
Oct 19, 2025
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

Nebraska Medicaid will now cover screening, diagnostic, and targeted case management services for justice-involved individuals under 21 or former foster care aged 18-26. Coverage includes services during the 30-day pre-release period and targeted case management during the 30-day post-release period, with reimbursement through a new 'Justice Involved' fee schedule.

Action Required

Action needed
By October 19, 2025: Billing team must review and implement the new 'Justice Involved' fee schedule available at https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Medicaid-Provider-Rates-and-Fee-Schedules.aspx. Update billing system to recognize eligible justice-involved individuals (under 21 or former foster care 18-26) and ensure proper billing for screening, diagnostic, and targeted case management services during pre-release and post-release periods. Contact DHHS.MLTCExperience@nebraska.gov for specific procedure codes and implementation guidance.