This bill amends sections 81-2234 and 81-2235 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska to update provisions related to care management units. It introduces a new framework for determining client contributions for care management services based on a client family income schedule that utilizes federal poverty guidelines. Specifically, individuals with family incomes below three hundred percent of the poverty level may voluntarily contribute between zero to ninety percent of the cost for services, replacing the previous requirement that they "shall pay" a fee. The bill also mandates that the Department of Health and Human Services adopt rules and regulations to establish this income schedule.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the reimbursement process for care management units, allowing them to receive funds from the Department of Health and Human Services for costs not covered by individual payments or other reimbursements. The reimbursement will be based on actual casework time and will include various associated costs. The bill also stipulates that appropriations for these reimbursements must be separate from those allocated under the Nebraska Community Aging Services Act. The original sections 81-2234 and 81-2235 are repealed as part of this legislative update.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 81-2234, 81-2235