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LB 913

Require the Department of Health and Human Services to appoint a dementia services coordinator

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Dunixi Guereca and 1 co-sponsor

Nebraska would require DHHS to create a dementia services coordinator position to centralize and oversee statewide dementia care programs and services.

Approved by Governor on April 14, 2026
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Bill Summary · LB 913

Legislative bill overview

LB 913 mandates that Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) hire a dedicated dementia services coordinator position. This coordinator would be responsible for organizing, developing, and overseeing dementia-related services and programs across the state's health and human services system.

Why is this important

Nebraska, like most states, faces a growing elderly population with rising dementia diagnoses, yet services remain fragmented across multiple agencies and providers. A centralized coordinator could improve care continuity, reduce duplicative efforts, and ensure more efficient resource allocation for patients and families navigating dementia care—though effectiveness depends entirely on the position's funding, authority, and reporting structure.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact and funding: The bill requires a new state position without specifying budget allocation, potentially straining DHHS resources or requiring reallocation from existing programs
  • Scope of authority: Unclear whether the coordinator has actual power to mandate changes across agencies or serves only in an advisory capacity, which could limit real-world effectiveness
  • Duplication concerns: Questions about whether this role overlaps with existing aging services divisions or positions already within DHHS, raising efficiency questions

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

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