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NE LB946
NE LB946State intent regarding appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services for medicaid assisted-living facilities
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Introduced
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
109th Legislature
Bill Summary
A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to appropriations; to state intent regarding appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services for medicaid assisted-living facilities.
AI Summary
This bill expresses the Legislature's intent to allocate $7,046,697 for the fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Department of Health and Human Services. This funding, comprising $3,104,775 in General Funds and $3,941,922 in Federal Funds, is designated for Program No. 348, specifically to increase the daily reimbursement rate for Medicaid assisted-living facilities. This increase aims to bring the rate to $78.45 per day for both rural and urban assisted-living waiver days, which are part of Nebraska's aged and disabled home and community-based Medicaid 1915(c) waiver program, a service providing support to individuals in their homes or communities rather than in institutional settings.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Appropriations Hearing (13:30:00 2/9/2026 Room 1524) (on 02/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=62756 |
| Fiscal Note for LB946 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/FN/LB946_20260206-130024.pdf |
| Analysis - Statement of Intent | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/SI/LB946.pdf |
| Kauth FA602 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/FA602.pdf |
| BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Intro/LB946.pdf |
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