Aging agency funding bill approved

A measure intended to address a budget deficit within agencies that support aging Nebraskans passed May 28.

LB382, introduced by Pender Sen. Glen Meyer, expands permissible uses of the Medicaid Managed Care Excess Profit Fund to include reimbursement for the cost of services provided by the eight Nebraska Area Agencies on Aging.

The bill appropriates $2 million in fiscal year 2025-26 and FY2026-27 from the fund to be used for eligible activities under the Nebraska Community Aging Services Act — such as nutrition, transportation and in-home care support services — distributed equally to each of the eight agencies.

The bill passed on a 48-1 vote.