Legislative Bill 42 aims to amend section 68-911 of the Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, by requiring the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services to submit an application to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This application is intended 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.

In addition to the new provisions regarding memory care, the bill includes a repeal of the original section 68-911, indicating a significant update to the existing law. The proposed changes reflect a commitment to enhancing support for individuals requiring memory care within the state's Medicaid program, ensuring that appropriate funding and services are available to meet the needs of the aged and disabled populations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 68-911