The bill introduces the Family Home Visitation Act, which mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to implement evidence-based nurse home visiting services aimed at improving the health and well-being of families with young children or pregnant individuals. The Act defines a home visitation program as a voluntary initiative that includes regular visits by qualified professionals to enhance various aspects of family health, parenting practices, and child development. The bill specifies that only evidence-based programs will receive state funding, ensuring high-quality service delivery and continuous improvement. Additionally, families have the right to decline these services at any time.

Furthermore, the bill amends existing statutes related to medical assistance and establishes the Medicaid Managed Care Excess Profit Fund to support various health services, including the newly introduced nurse home visiting services. It emphasizes the intent to fund these services through the Excess Profit Fund rather than the General Fund. The bill also outlines the department's responsibilities for reporting on the effectiveness and reach of home visitation programs, ensuring transparency and accountability in the implementation of these services. The original sections of the statutes are repealed to accommodate these changes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 68-911, 68-996
Final Reading: 68-911, 68-996
Slip Law: 68-911, 68-996