Medicaid Advisory Committee

 
 
 
 
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Medicaid Advisory Committee

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What you need to know

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Medicaid Advisory Committee (MAC) is a group that includes Medicaid beneficiaries, advocates, and providers.  The board works together to make recommendations for the Medicai​d program.​


Next MAC Meeting

The next MAC meeting will be held from 3 – 5pm on January 16, 2024, at the Omaha Public Library – Milton R. Abrahams Branch (5111 N. 90th St, Omaha, NE 68134). 

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There is one opening on the MAC​. If you are interested in applying to be a MAC member, please fill out this form​ and send to DHHS.MCAC@nebraska.gov​.​


MAC and BAC Updates

In April 2024, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized the Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services Final Rule which introduced significant changes to Medicaid advisory structures. These updates aim to enhance access, quality, and equity across Medicaid services and to amplify members' voices.

One key change replaces the Medical Care Advisory Committee (MCAC) with the new Medicaid Advisory Committee (MAC). The MAC expands its advisory role beyond health and medical care to address a broader range of topics, including service access and quality, eligibility and enrollment, health equity, program communications, and other factors influencing Medicaid outcomes. 

Additionally, the final rule requires states to establish a Beneficiary Advisory Council (BAC) by July 2025. This council, composed exclusively of Medicaid enrollees and their families or caregivers, will identify critical issues to present to the MAC and provide direct feedback to help influence Medicaid policy and administration.

Efforts to transition from the MCAC to the MAC and to establish the BAC began in summer 2024, with ongoing work to develop member selection processes and administrative protocols. The MAC and BAC are required to publish a single annual report outlining their activities and recommendations, with the first report due by July 2026.


Committee Documents 

Current Members

Representing Medicaid providers:
  • John Andresen
  • Bradley Howell
  • Staci Hubert
  • Kenny McMorris
  • Dave Miers
  • Amy Nordness (Committee Chair)
  • Heidi Stark
  • Kelly Weiler

Representing Medicaid members:
  • Michaela Call​
  • Karma Boll 
  • Philip Gray​
  • Jennifer Hansen 
  • Shawn Shanahan
  • Josh Sharkey
  • Vietta Swalley (Committee Vice Chair)​
  • Jason Gieschen

2024 Meetings

Minutes marked as draft are up for approval at the committee's next meeting.​

November 21, 2024 

September 19, 2024

July 18, 2024

May 23, 2024

March 21, 2024

January 18, 2024

2023 Meetings

December 14, 2023

October 19, 2023

August 24, 2023

June 15, 2023

April 20, 2023

​February 17, 2023

2022 Meetings ​​

December 15, 2022

October 20, 2022

August 18, 2022

June 23, 2022

April 21, 2022

January 27, 2022

    With any questions, please reach us at DHHS.MCAC@Nebraska.gov. ​