The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Medicaid and Long-Term Care (MLTC) is seeking individuals to serve on the Medicaid Advisory Committee (MAC). The MAC has a broad focus and includes a diverse range of stakeholders, including healthcare providers, community organizations, advocates and policy experts. The MAC advises the Medicaid agency on overall policy development and program improvements. For the MAC, the MLTC is seeking healthcare providers, community-based organizations, tribal representatives, public health professionals, social service providers, advocates and others with insight into the Medicaid system. To learn more or apply, explore the following online resources:  

Also in Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently sent out its first issuance of Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) benefits.  Throughout the 2025 Summer EBT period, households with eligible school-age children can receive assistance in buying groceries with the program's second year of operation. A one-time payment of $120 will be issued for each eligible child, intended to cover the three summer months at $40 a month.  Eligible families will have 122 days, or four months, to use Summer EBT benefits.  Summer EBT benefits can be used to purchase food at grocery stores, online food retailers, and farmer's markets that accept SNAP EBT.  

Finally in Nebraska, Gov. Jim Pillen (R) signed LB 168, the 340B Contract Pharmacy Protection Act, legislation prohibiting any manufacturer from either directly or indirectly, denying, restricting, or prohibiting the acquisition of any 340B drug by or delivery of any 340B drug to any authorized 340B location.  

For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.