Bill > LB379

This bill changes the maximum time limit for receiving cash assistance under Nebraska's Welfare Reform Act from sixty months to twenty-four months. The bill modifies several key provisions related to cash assistance, including extending the time limit if the state fails to meet self-sufficiency contract terms, allowing reimbursement for work-related child care expenses up to two hundred percent of the federal poverty level (reducing to 185% after October 1, 2026), and maintaining provisions for potential cash assistance extensions in cases of extreme hardship. The legislation preserves existing rules about recipient family composition, school attendance requirements for children, and income considerations, while reducing the overall maximum period of cash assistance from five years to two years. The bill aims to encourage faster movement towards economic self-sufficiency while still providing some flexibility for families facing significant challenges in becoming financially independent.

Health and Social Services

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