This bill amends section 68-919 of the Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, to modify the provisions regarding Medicaid estate recovery by the Department of Health and Human Services. Notably, it introduces the definition of "assisted living facility" as part of the medical institutions that may incur debt for medical assistance provided to recipients aged fifty-five or older or those who are institutionalized. The bill also clarifies the conditions under which the department may recover debts, including stipulations that prevent foreclosure on a lien against a recipient's home if certain relatives have resided there and provided care that delayed the recipient's admission to a medical institution.

Additionally, the bill specifies that a written attestation from a physician can serve as sufficient documentation for the department to avoid foreclosure on a lien. It further outlines the definition of the recipient's estate and the types of assets that may be included or excluded from recovery. The bill allows the department to waive or compromise its claims if enforcing them would not be in the state's best interest or would cause undue hardship. Lastly, it repeals the original section 68-919, consolidating the updated provisions into the law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 68-919