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Omaha World-Herald on Dec. 22: Nebraska Medicaid expansion plan would rein in state costs; critics say it cuts coverage, benefits

LINCOLN — Nebraska Medicaid would save nearly $360 million over five years under a controversial plan submitted for federal approval.

The plan would create a two-tier benefits system for expanding Medicaid to some 94,000 more low-income Nebraskans. It also would end retroactive coverage for most Medicaid patients.

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Omaha World-Herald on Dec. 22: Nebraska Medicaid expansion plan would rein in state costs; critics say it cuts coverage, benefits

LINCOLN — Nebraska Medicaid would save nearly $360 million over five years under a controversial plan submitted for federal approval. The plan would create a two-tier benefits system for expanding Medicaid to some 94,000 more low-income Nebraskans. It also would end retroactive coverage for most Medicaid patients. Read the full