Legislative Bill 42 amends section 68-911 of the Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, to require the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services to submit an application to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services by September 30, 2025. This application aims to amend the home and community-based services waiver for the aged and disabled to include a specific rate for memory care services provided by assisted-living facilities. The bill also expresses the Legislature's intent to appropriate funds from both the General Fund and federal sources for the fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 to support these memory care rates.

Additionally, the bill repeals the original section 68-911, indicating a significant update to the existing law regarding medical assistance and related services. The proposed changes reflect a commitment to enhancing support for memory care services within the state's Medicaid program, ensuring that individuals in need of such care receive appropriate financial assistance through the waiver.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 68-911