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LB 971·NE·both

Require insurance coverage for rescue and maintenance asthma inhalers

FailedFiled Jan 12, 2026
Sponsor: Guereca
Latest Action

Indefinitely postponed

Apr 17, 2026

Summary

The bill mandates that most individual, group and self‑funded health insurance plans in Nebraska cover one rescue and one maintenance asthma inhaler when prescribed, without deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance. It applies to standard health policies but excludes limited‑benefit or disease‑specific plans. The goal is to ensure asthma patients can obtain essential inhalers without out‑of‑pocket costs.

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