This bill amends section 43-513 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, specifically addressing the aid to dependent children program. It introduces a new definition of the "standard of need," which is described as the regular recurring monthly amount necessary for basic subsistence and is integral to the initial income test for eligibility for aid. The bill establishes that, effective July 1, 2026, the standard of need for a single individual will be set at $1,132.50, with an additional $393 for each additional individual in the aid unit. Furthermore, the bill mandates that the standard of need will be adjusted every two years based on the Consumer Price Index growth rate.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the standard of need is also utilized to determine the benefit amount for aid to dependent children, ensuring that payments do not exceed the limits specified in section 43-512. The original section 43-513 is repealed as part of this legislative update.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 43-513