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NE LB61
Bill
Status
1/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tanya Storer
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AI Summary
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Department of Health and Human Services must submit an application to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services by September 30, 2025, to amend the home and community-based services waiver for the aged and disabled
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The waiver amendment would add a reimbursement rate for memory care services provided by assisted-living facilities
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Legislature intends to appropriate funds from both the General Fund and federal funds for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 to pay memory care rates (specific dollar amounts not yet specified in bill text)
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Amends section 68-911 of the Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, which governs medical assistance coverage under Nebraska's Medicaid program
Legislative Description
Require the Department of Health and Human Services to file a medicaid waiver amendment for memory care rates
Last Action
Title printed. Carryover bill
1/7/2026