LINCOLN — Roughly 50 people attended Nebraska’s Medicaid Advisory Committee meeting Thursday to protest new Medicaid restrictions tied to federal funding cuts under the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Seventeen individuals spoke during public comment, expressing concerns about losing coverage and the impact on vulnerable Nebraskans. Attendees also criticized the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services for a lack of transparency, long phone wait times and inconsistent information about the changes. The meeting was part of a broader protest that included an evening rally in downtown Lincoln.

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