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This bill requires the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services to reimburse family members who provide personal care services to certain Medicaid recipients who are under 18 years old, have a diagnosed disability or chronic illness that prevents them from independently performing daily living activities, and are eligible for Medicaid personal care services. The bill specifies that the Department must seek federal waivers or plan amendments to secure federal funding for these family caregiver reimbursements, defines personal care services as those described in existing state law, and mandates that the Department of Health and Human Services Director administer these new provisions. To support implementation, the bill includes appropriations of $135,086 for fiscal year 2025-2026 and $414,251 for fiscal year 2026-2027 from the State General Fund, with additional authorized expenditures from other funding sources. The provisions will become fully effective on January 1, 2027, though preparatory administrative tasks can begin immediately, allowing the state to develop the necessary regulations and systems to support family caregiver reimbursements under Medicaid.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12204/Overview