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AB 517

Establishes a program for education concerning planning for long-term care. (BDR 38-1093)

2025 Regular Session

Establishes a statewide long-term care education program to help Nevadan residents plan for future care needs, with tools, resources, outreach, and partner coordination.

(Pursuant to Joint Standing Rule No. 14.3.1, no further action allowed.)
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Bill Summary · AB 517

AB 517 — Summary (Establishes a program for education concerning planning for long‑term care)

Status: Pursuant to Joint Standing Rule No. 14.3.1, no further action allowed.
Introduced: February 10, 2025.
Primary subject: Establishes a statewide program to provide education and resources for planning for long‑term care (adds a section to NRS Chapter 427A).

Note on source materials: The provided documents also include an unrelated legislative digest and draft language concerning Medi‑Cal complex rehabilitation technology (wheelchair repair/prior authorization). This summary focuses on the AB 517 text titled “Establishes a program for education concerning planning for long‑term care (BDR 38‑1093).”

Main purpose and intent

To require the Department of Health and Human Services (through its Aging and Disability Services Division) to conduct a coordinated public education program that increases awareness of and helps Nevada residents plan for long‑term care needs, with emphasis on inclusivity and outreach to high‑need and underserved populations.

Key provisions

  • Creates a long‑term care education program administered by the Department through the Aging and Disability Services Division (new addition to NRS Chapter 427A).
  • Program components must include:
    • A public awareness and media campaign (television, digital platforms and other media) about the importance of planning for long‑term care.
    • A comprehensive web presence on the Division’s website with planning tools, resources and guidance.
    • Coordination with financial planners, health care providers, insurance companies and community organizations to deliver workshops, seminars and educational sessions statewide.
    • Production and distribution of planning guides, brochures and other printed and electronic materials explaining options, planning tools and available financial assistance.
  • Implementation guidance:
    • Program may be rolled out in phases; initial emphasis on counties or areas with higher concentrations of elderly residents or limited access to planning resources.
    • The Department may run pilot programs in selected counties to refine outreach and delivery.
    • Outreach must address specific demographic segments (e.g., residents not proficient in English, veterans, rural communities).
    • Stakeholder engagement is required, including senior advocacy groups, nonprofits, local agencies and industry partners.
  • Evaluation and reporting:
    • The Division must develop a framework to monitor, evaluate and adapt the program, including gathering stakeholder and participant input.
    • Annual reporting: On or before February 1 each year the Administrator must submit a report to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal:
    • Even‑numbered years: Legislative Commission, Joint Interim Standing Committee on Health and Human Services, and the Legislative Committee on Senior Citizens, Veterans and Adults With Special Needs.
    • Odd‑numbered years: Next regular session of the Legislature.
  • Administrative authority:
    • The Division may adopt regulations to implement the program.
    • The bill makes the statute’s report requirement exempt from NRS 218D.380.

Who would be affected

  • Primary beneficiaries: Nevada residents approaching or concerned about long‑term care — older adults, people with chronic conditions or disabilities, veterans, and rural or limited‑English populations.
  • Service providers and partners: financial planners, insurers, health care providers, community organizations and local governments participating in outreach, workshops and resource distribution.
  • State government: Department of Health and Human Services / Aging and Disability Services Division — responsible for program development, implementation, oversight and reporting.

Fiscal and procedural notes

  • Fiscal note: No effect on local government; effect on the State (unspecified in summary). The bill was referred through Health and Human Services and Appropriations committees and was at one point placed on the suspense file.
  • Legislative actions: Referred to committee (Feb–Apr 2025), recommitted to Appropriations, set and postponed hearings, held under submission (May 23, 2025). Final procedural note in the file: “Pursuant to Joint Standing Rule No. 14.3.1, no further action allowed,” indicating the measure cannot proceed further in the current session.

If you want, I can:
- Produce a one‑page fact sheet for distribution to stakeholders, or
- Extract the exact statutory text that would be added to NRS Chapter 427A for legal review.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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