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LR 224

Interim study to examine the effectiveness of programs addressing health-related social needs which are unmet adverse social conditions that contribute to poor health, including food insecurity, unemployment, and housing instability

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by George Dungan

Interim study to assess effectiveness of health-related social needs (SDoH) programs and explore Nebraska adoption, guiding future policy on Medicaid and health care integration.

Notice of hearing for October 16, 2025
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Bill Summary · LR 224

LR 224 – Interim study on health-related social needs programs

Overview

LR 224 is a Nebraska Legislative Resolution proposing an interim study by the Health and Human Services Committee to assess the effectiveness of programs addressing health-related social needs (SDoH) and to explore the potential implications of adopting similar programs in Nebraska. Health-related social needs include adverse social conditions that contribute to poor health, such as food insecurity, unemployment, and housing instability.

Purpose

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of programs that address health-related social needs.
  • To examine programs that integrate health-related social needs to understand potential outcomes if Nebraska adopts a similar approach.
  • To inform policy considerations about how to address SDoH within Nebraska’s health system.

Key Provisions of the Study

The study shall include, but is not limited to, the following elements:
1) Examining the outcomes of programming addressing the health-related social needs of populations defined as having high health risk factors, high social risk factors, or both.
2) Examining the effects of these programs on:
- Health outcomes of participants
- Health services utilization
- Health care costs
3) Examining outcomes of programs implemented in other states under Medicaid and synthesizing results from research studies of private programs.

Scope and Focus

  • The study targets programs addressing health-related social needs (e.g., food insecurity, unemployment, housing instability) and potential integration of SDoH programs with health care delivery.
  • It includes both public (Medicaid-related) and private-sector programs studied elsewhere to draw lessons applicable to Nebraska.

Reporting and Timeline

  • Upon conclusion, the Health and Human Services Committee must report its findings and recommendations to the Legislative Council or Legislature.
  • Status and actions:
    • Introduced: May 15, 2025
    • Referred to Executive Board: May 15, 2025
    • Referred to Health and Human Services Committee: May 19, 2025
    • Notice of hearing: October 16, 2025

Sponsor

  • Primary sponsor: Senator Dungan (District 26)

Potential Impact and Affected Parties

  • Affects: Nebraska Health and Human Services policymakers, Medicaid-related programs, health care providers, public health administrators, and populations with high health or social risk factors.
  • Potential outcomes include guidance for future state policy on integrating SDoH into health care strategies, potential pilot programs, and considerations for funding, program design, and evaluation.

Additional Notes

  • This is an interim study resolution, not a bill to immediately enact new law. Its purpose is information-gathering to inform future legislative decisions.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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