This bill amends section 68-901 of the Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, to enhance the Medical Assistance Act by requiring the Department of Health and Human Services to implement a significant increase in reimbursement rates for providers of developmental disability services. Specifically, starting in fiscal year 2025-26, the reimbursement rates will be set at one hundred fifty percent of the state minimum wage. Additionally, the bill expresses the Legislature's intent to allocate federal funds for these reimbursement rates, which will be adjusted annually based on the core Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers.

The bill also includes a provision to repeal the original section 68-901, thereby updating the legal framework governing the Medical Assistance Act. Furthermore, it declares an emergency, allowing the act to take effect immediately upon passage and approval. This legislative change aims to ensure that providers of developmental disability services receive adequate financial support to maintain and improve the quality of care for individuals with developmental disabilities in Nebraska.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 68-901