Nebraska Medicaid to Travel Statewide for Fall Listening Tour

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For Immediate Release: 10/12/2023
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Lincoln, NE – The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Medicaid and Long-Term Care (MLTC) will host the next Medicaid listening tour throughout October and November 2023 in communities around the state.

“The Listening Tour is a great way for us to hear from Medicaid members and providers. It is a way to learn about and determine necessary program changes, which will ensure Nebraskans live better lives," CEO Dr. Steve Corsi said.

During the “Navigating Medicaid: Exploring Updates and Changes to Health Plans, Coverage, and the Unwind" Listening Tour, Nebraska Medicaid will be announcing upcoming changes to the program and providing updates on the continuous coverage unwind. This Listening Tour will host 12 meetings in 10 cities throughout Nebraska, along with two virtual sessions.

On this tour, the MLTC team will share important updates coming to the program in 2024. More importantly, the meetings offer an opportunity for those in attendance to speak directly with the leadership from Nebraska's Medicaid program and the managed care organizations that will provide Medicaid services in 2024: Nebraska Total Care, UnitedHealthcare, and Molina Healthcare.

“Our Listening Tour in April allowed us to hear vital feedback from our stakeholders. These insights help us make continuous changes to the Medicaid program that is centered around the needs of our members and providers," MLTC Director Kevin Bagley said. “In 2024, we will be making changes to the program that are based on previous feedback and will help ensure that Nebraskans across the state have access to the healthcare they deserve."

The 12 meeting dates and locations for the Fall Listening Tour are as follows:

  • Omaha – Tuesday, October 17, 5-6 PM
    Omaha Public Library Benson Branch – Meeting Room
    6015 Binney St, Omaha, NE 68104
  • Virtual – Thursday, October 19, 12-1 PM
    Hosted via WebEx at: https://bit.l​y/3trufHx
    Join by phone: +1-408-418-9388 (Access code: 2495 583 9382)
  • Red Cloud – Monday, October 23, 12-1 PM
    Auld Public Library – Meeting Room
    537 N Webster St, Red Cloud, NE 68970
  • McCook – Monday, October 23, 6-7 PM
    Mid-Plains Community College McCook Campus – McMillen Hall Room 213
    1205 E 3rd St, McCook, NE 69001
  • Ogallala – Tuesday, October 24, 12-1 PM
    Kathleen Lute Public Library – Meeting Room
    610 W A St, Ogallala, NE 69153
  • Scottsbluff – Tuesday, October 24, 5-6 PM
    Scottsbluff Senior High School – Board Meeting Room
    313 E 27th St, Scottsbluff, NE 69361
  • Broken Bow – Wednesday, October 25, 12-1 PM
    Broken Bow Municipal Building Hall – Auditorium
    314 S 10th Ave, Broken Bow, NE 68822
  • Grand Island – Wednesday, October 25, 5-6 PM
    Central Community College – Room 331
    3134 US-34, Grand Island, NE 68801
  • Santee – Monday, November 6, 12-1 PM
    Santee Health Center & Wellness
    110 S Visiting Eagle St, Santee, NE 68760
  • Beatrice – Wednesday, November 8, 12-1 PM
    Beatrice Public Library
    100 N 16th St, Beatrice, NE 68310
  • Virtual – Thursday, November 9, 5-6 PM (CST)
    Hosted via WebEx at: https://bit.ly/3QbhEBe
    Join by phone: +1-408-418-9388 (Access code: 2480 433 7829)
  • Lincoln – Tuesday, November 14, 5-6 PM
    Lincoln Community Foundation – Large Conference Room
    215 Centennial Mall S #100, Lincoln, NE 68508

NOTE: We strive to host inclusive and accessible presentations for all. Accessible materials will be offered during both virtual meetings in American Sign Language and closed captioning.

If auxiliary aids or reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in a meeting, please call (402) 471-8417. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing may call DHHS via the Nebraska Relay System at 711 or (800) 833-7352 TDD at least two weeks before the hearing date. This notice is given in compliance with Neb. Rev. Stat. Section 84-907.

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