Bill > LB603

This bill modifies provisions of the Nebraska Community Aging Services Act related to care management units, specifically changing how clients contribute to the cost of care management services. The bill introduces a voluntary contribution system based on a client family income schedule using federal poverty guidelines, allowing individuals with family incomes below 300% of the poverty level to contribute between zero to ninety percent of service costs. The legislation removes language requiring individuals to pay the full fee for services and clarifies that care management units can receive reimbursement from state and federal government programs. The bill also maintains that the Department of Health and Human Services will reimburse care management units based on actual casework time units, including various expenses like personnel, administration, and support services. Additionally, the bill specifies that appropriations for reimbursement and program administration should be appropriated separately from funds under the Nebraska Community Aging Services Act. The changes aim to provide more flexible and supportive financial arrangements for care management services for aging populations.

Health and Social Services

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