NebraskaNebraska committee would study disability waiver and assessment rules
If adopted, the resolution would have a legislative committee review disability waiver rules and assessment tools, then share its findings and recommendations with lawmakers.
What it does
If adopted, the resolution would direct a legislative committee to study disability waivers and assessment tools, then report its findings and recommendations to lawmakers.
Argument forReviewing waiver rules and assessment tools could help lawmakers identify ways to better match disability services and eligibility decisions to people’s needs.
Argument againstThe study could take committee time without changing services or eligibility, since it asks for findings and recommendations rather than directing a policy change.
More detail
The Health and Human Services Committee would study the listed topics and report its findings and recommendations to the Legislative Council or Legislature. The study would examine Nebraska rules and processes for developmental disability and aged and disabled waivers, including eligibility, assessment, Medicaid eligibility, and algorithm-based assessments. The committee would report when its study concludes; the text gives no study deadline.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jul 21Notice of hearing for September 18, 2026Latest
- Mar 30Referred to Health and Human Services CommitteeMinor
- Mar 24Date of introductionMinor
- Mar 24Referred to Executive BoardIntroduced
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