The purpose of this hearing is to receive comments on proposed changes to Title 404, Chapter 4 of the Nebraska Administrative Code (NAC) – Certification Requirements For Certified Providers of Services. These regulations govern community-based services for persons with developmental disabilities. The proposed changes update requirements and add clarification language for background checks, crimes, and administrative sanctions; update section headings, formatting, re-numbering sections, and correct punctuation.
Authority for these regulations is found in Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 81-3117(7) and 83-1226.
Interested persons may attend the hearing and provide verbal or written comments, or mail, fax, or email written comments, no later than the day of the hearing to: DHHS Legal Services, PO Box 95026, Lincoln, NE 68509-5026, (402) 742-2382 (fax) or dhhs.regulations@nebraska.gov, respectively.
A copy of the proposed changes is available online at http://www.sos.ne.gov, or by contacting DHHS at the mailing address or email above, or by phone at (402) 471-8417. The fiscal impact statement for these proposed changes may be obtained at the office of the Secretary of State, Regulations Division, 1201 N Street, Suite 120, Lincoln, NE 68508, or by calling (402) 471-2385.
Auxiliary aids or reasonable accommodations needed to participate in a hearing can be requested by calling (402) 471-8417. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing may call DHHS via the Nebraska Relay System at 711 or (800) 833-7352 TDD at least 2 weeks prior to the hearing.