LB 72 Signed into Law
The Nebraska State Legislature passed Legislative Bill 72 on May 7, 2015 and Governor Pete Ricketts signed it into law on May 13, 2015. LB 72 was introduced for the State to be reimbursed for Medicaid benefits paid to an individual. This blog previously discussed some of the problems with LB 72 as originally introduced. For instance, […]
Nebraska Supreme Court Issues Opinion In re Estate of Cushing
Today, the Nebraska Supreme Court issued the opinion In re Estate of Cushing, 283 Neb. 571 (2012), in which the Court emphasized that DHHS’ claim for Medicaid benefits paid out during the life of the recipient is a claim that arises before the recipient’s death. It is therefore subject to the time limitations set forth […]