The bill amends section 81-3145 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska to enhance the Intergenerational Care Facility Incentive Grant Program. It proposes an appropriation of $300,000 from the Medicaid Managed Care Excess Profit Fund for the fiscal year 2024-25 to support grants aimed at facilitating the establishment of intergenerational care facilities that provide both nursing services and child care. The Department of Health and Human Services is tasked with developing eligibility requirements and conducting audits in collaboration with relevant associations. The bill emphasizes the need to identify and address regulatory barriers that may hinder the development of such facilities while ensuring safety and quality standards are maintained.

The amended provisions specify that grants will be available to certified nursing homes and assisted-living facilities for one-time startup or expansion costs related to child care services, with a maximum grant amount of $100,000 per facility. Notably, facilities that have previously received a grant under this section are ineligible to apply again. The bill also expands eligibility to both nonprofit and proprietary facilities, removing the previous priority for rural communities. Additionally, facilities cited for substandard care in their most recent survey are excluded from receiving grants, and all grant recipients must develop a plan to engage in a quality rating and improvement system within three years of receiving the grant. The original section 81-3145 is repealed as part of this legislative update.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 81-3145
Final Reading: 81-3145