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NE LB958
NE LB958Provide a requirement for the Department of Health and Human Services relating to 1915(c) waivers and define nursing facility level of care under the Medical Assistance Act
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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
109th Legislature
Bill Summary
A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to the Medical Assistance Act; to amend section 68-907, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, and section 68-901, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024; to provide a requirement for the Department of Health and Human Services relating to 1915(c) waivers; to define a term; to harmonize provisions; and to repeal the original sections.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to obtain legislative approval before submitting any application for a 1915(c) waiver, which is a federal program allowing states to offer home and community-based services as an alternative to institutional care, or an amendment to an existing waiver, if that application or amendment would introduce an individual cost limit, reduce the total number of service hours available, or make it harder for people to qualify for the program. Additionally, the bill defines "nursing facility level of care" under the Medical Assistance Act, meaning a Medicaid recipient who needs help with at least two daily living activities, regardless of the cost, if the overall waiver program remains financially neutral. The bill also makes conforming changes to existing law and repeals the original sections it amends.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Cavanaugh, M. AM2345 filed (on 02/26/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=63301 |
| Cavanaugh, M. AM2345 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/AM2345.pdf |
| Fiscal Note for LB958 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/FN/LB958_20260225-124442.pdf |
| Cavanaugh, M. AM1992 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/AM1992.pdf |
| Analysis - Statement of Intent | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/SI/LB958.pdf |
| Kauth FA614 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/FA614.pdf |
| BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Intro/LB958.pdf |
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