2016 Nebraska Revised Statutes
Chapter 44 - INSURANCE
44-8705 Nebraska Exchange Stakeholder Commission; duties.

44-8705. Nebraska Exchange Stakeholder Commission; duties.

The Nebraska Exchange Stakeholder Commission shall:

(1) Work with state and federal agencies and policymakers to provide recommendations regarding implementation and operation of the exchange, including, but not limited to:

(a) Improving access to high-quality, affordable health coverage options and improving policies and processes on the exchange to ensure a positive and seamless consumer experience;

(b) Promoting competitiveness of the exchange, minimizing administrative burden for issuers, and ensuring consumer protections;

(c) Incorporating existing state policies, capabilities, and infrastructure that can also assist in exchange implementation and operations;

(d) Ensuring the effectiveness of the navigator grant program;

(e) Promoting a seamless integration with the medicaid program and continuity of care for those transitioning between publicly funded coverage and private coverage; and

(f) Ensuring the small business health options program or SHOP Exchange meets the needs and provides value to small businesses;

(2) Create technical and advisory groups as needed to discuss issues related to the exchange and make recommendations to the commission, state or federal agencies, and the Legislature;

(3) Assist the exchange in meeting the stakeholder consultation requirements established in 45 C.F.R. 155.130, as such regulations existed on January 1, 2013;

(4) Identify challenges and problems in the implementation and operation of the exchange and prepare recommendations to alleviate the problems identified; and

(5) Provide a report on or before December 1, 2013, and each December 1 thereafter, to the Governor and the Legislature concerning the implementation and operation of the exchange, challenges and problems identified in the implementation and operation of the exchange, and recommendations to address such problems and challenges. The report to the Legislature shall be submitted electronically.

Source

• Laws 2013, LB384, § 5.
• Termination Date: July 1, 2016