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LR 180
LR180 funds an interim study to assess current and future nursing facility availability and Medicaid access, focusing on sustaining care, especially in rural Nebraska.
LR180 is a Legislative Resolution introduced in the Nebraska Legislature during the 109th Legislature's first session. The resolution designates an interim study by the Health and Human Services Committee to assess the current and future availability and sustainability of nursing facility care in Nebraska, with particular attention to accessibility for individuals who rely on Medicaid.
The resolution emphasizes the importance of ensuring that older Nebraskans have access to appropriate nursing facility care near their homes. It notes demographic trends, including:
- More than 34% of Nebraska’s population is over age 50
- In rural areas, more than 40% of residents are over age 50
These trends are expected to increase demand for nursing facility services and potentially challenge access in rural Nebraska. The study aims to address how to maintain adequate care options and the overall sustainability of this segment of the care continuum.
The interim study shall include, but is not limited to:
1. Identifying current availability of nursing facility care in Nebraska.
2. Assessing accessibility for Medicaid beneficiaries to pay for nursing facility care.
3. Evaluating future sustainability of nursing facility care, with particular attention to rural areas.
4. Examining barriers to adequate access to care, including:
- Cost of care
- Workforce issues
- Resident demographics
- Licensure and regulation
- Medicaid reimbursement rates
LR180 creates a structured, fact-finding process to evaluate the capacity and affordability of nursing facility care in Nebraska, with emphasis on Medicaid access and rural viability. The resulting findings and recommendations could inform future policy discussions, potential legislation, and budget considerations related to long-term care, Medicaid reimbursement, workforce development, licensure/regulatory frameworks, and strategies to expand or preserve access to nursing facility services for Nebraska residents.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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