{"id":23534,"date":"2018-03-07T13:27:32","date_gmt":"2018-03-07T19:27:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/update.legislature.ne.gov\/?p=23534"},"modified":"2018-03-07T13:27:32","modified_gmt":"2018-03-07T19:27:32","slug":"child-support-updates-advanced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/update.legislature.ne.gov\/?p=23534","title":{"rendered":"Child support updates advanced"},"content":{"rendered":"

A bill that would harmonize Nebraska\u2019s child support program with federal law advanced from general file March 7.<\/p>\n

\"Sen.
Sen. Mark Kolterman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Seward Sen. Mark Kolterman, sponsor of LB702, said the federal government has issued new regulations mandating changes in the child support enforcement program. As a result, Nebraska law currently is in conflict with federal law in two areas, he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is important to know that failing to comply with the mandated changes by Oct. 1, 2018, would subject the state of Nebraska to the loss of all federal IV-D child support and [Temporary Assistance for Needy Families] funding, amounting to over $81 million [annually],\u201d Kolterman said.<\/p>\n

A Health and Human Services Committee amendment, adopted 36-0, replaced the bill with what Kolterman described as clearer language that mirrors federal regulations.<\/p>\n

As amended, LB702 would clarify that children who are covered by Medicaid and other needs-based health care programs in Nebraska do have health care coverage. The bill also would reflect federal law regarding the reduction of child support orders for an incarcerated parent.<\/p>\n

The bill would require the state Department of Health and Human Services to notify parents of their right to request a review and adjustment of a child support order within 15 days of learning that a noncustodial parent will be incarcerated for longer than 180 days.<\/p>\n

Finally, the bill would clarify that incarceration is not considered voluntary unemployment for child support purposes.<\/p>\n

LB702 advanced to select file on a 38-0 vote.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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