Bill > LB486

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to establish a standardized reimbursement rate for service providers who work under the aged and disabled personal care services waiver. Specifically, the bill mandates that the reimbursement rate must align with the recommendations in a rate study report prepared by CBIZ Optumas on December 7, 2022. The bill further stipulates that these reimbursement rates must be regularly updated, with a requirement to "rebase" or recalculate the rates at least once every two years. The personal care services waiver is a Medicaid program that provides support services to help elderly and disabled individuals maintain independence and receive care in their homes or community settings, rather than in institutional facilities. By ensuring consistent and periodic updates to reimbursement rates, the bill aims to support service providers and potentially improve the quality and availability of care for vulnerable populations.

Health and Social Services

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