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This bill modifies Nebraska's developmental disabilities services funding priorities and removes a sunset provision by making several key changes to existing statutes. The bill updates the objective assessment process for determining Medicaid home and community-based services waiver funding, requiring the assessment formula to be publicly available and approved by an advisory board. It expands funding priorities to include more specific scenarios, such as addressing immediate crises involving potential threats to an individual's or others' safety, and modifies eligibility criteria for different funding priority levels. The bill reduces the waiting period for institutional residents from twelve to two consecutive months before qualifying for community-based services, adjusts age-related eligibility for services, and adds provisions for expedited funding requests and independent mediated review processes. Additionally, the bill eliminates the previous sunset date (June 30, 2025) for certain service provisions, effectively making the current service framework permanent. The changes aim to provide more flexible, person-centered support for individuals with developmental disabilities, ensuring they can access appropriate services based on their specific needs and circumstances.

Health and Social Services

https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=59629