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Families USA Submits Comments on Nebraska’s Proposed Section 1115 Demonstration Waiver

Families USA submitted comments to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services strongly urging the state to withdraw its proposed Sustainable Coverage Demonstration and retain retroactive Medicaid coverage to the maximum extent allowable under federal law. Retroactive eligibility is a critical aspect of Medicaid coverage that protects people from financial hardship while they apply […]

Written Testimony of Sophia Tripoli To Nebraska Committee On Retroactive Medicaid Coverage

On February 25, 2026, Sophia Tripoli, senior director of health policy at Families USA, submitted written testimony to the Nebraska Committee on Health and Human Services, in support of Legislative Bill (LB) 777 – An Act to Provide for eligibility and reporting requirements under the medical assistance program. Governor Jim Pillen’s proposed FY 2026-2027 budget […]