Nebraska Applies for Two-Tiered Medicaid Expansion Waiver

With Medicaid demonstration programs that include work requirements struck down in three states, it’s become increasingly clear that such waivers may not survive legal scrutiny. So Nebraska, which last month submitted its own Section 1115 waiver application, is trying a different tactic.

In its application to CMS, the state proposes to modify voter-approved Medicaid expansion by creating two tiers of coverage: Basic, which includes “comprehensive medical, behavioral health and prescription drug coverage” as required by federal law, and Prime, which is the Basic package plus vision, dental and over-the-counter medication coverage. To access the Prime benefits, non-exempted adults must complete “certain wellness, personal responsibility and community engagement activities” such as choosing a primary care provider, regularly attending scheduled doctor appointments, and engaging in a job or volunteer work.

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