View Current Rules & RegulationsInterested 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 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, Room 1305, State Capitol, Lincoln, NE, or by calling (402) 471-2385.
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If auxiliary aids or reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in a hearing, please call (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 two weeks before the hearing date. This notice is given in compliance with Neb. Rev. Stat. Section 84-907.
Public Hearings - Scroll Down to View Description of Hearing
| Hearing Date | Subject |
07/31/2024
| Disabled Persons and Family Support Program (472 NAC 1 - 4)
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07/31/2024
| Budgeting For The Medically Needy (477 NAC 25)
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08/14/2024
| Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) - State Plan
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08/20/2024
| Chiropractic (172 NAC 29)
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July 31, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Nebraska State Office Building, Lower Level
Meadowlark Conference Room
301 Centennial Mall South
Lincoln, NE
The purpose of this hearing is to receive comments on the amendments to and repeal of the following regulations:
The following regulations are proposed for AMENDMENT:
Title 472 NAC 1 – Introduction
The proposed changes add title and chapter name; update the regulations scope and authority; update definitions; remove direction to agency staff; remove duplicate statutory language from the regulation; update terminology; correct punctuation; update formatting and section headings; and renumber the regulatory chapter.
Title 472 NAC 2 – Application and Eligibility
The proposed changes add title and chapter name; outline the population in Nebraska that the program serves; add requirements for individual responsibilities, reporting a change, written notice by recipient, verification, responsibilities for providing complete and accurate information, and rental property modification approval; remove obsolete definitions; update eligible and ineligible criteria requirements; add other public benefits and assistance programs; update income and resource eligibility requirements and income exclusions; increase the monthly maximum allowance for eligible clients as outlined in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 68-1512; remove direction to agency staff; remove duplicate statutory language from the regulation; update terminology; correct punctuation; update formatting and section headings; and renumber the regulatory chapter.
Title 472 NAC 3 – Authorizing Support and Payment
The proposed changes add title and chapter name; add and update notices; remove contracts and provider approval requirements; add and update appeal, eligibility period, and payment requirements; update locating providers; add provider screening requirements; outline requirements for billing, payment refunds, refund requests, failure to respond, and overpayment; remove direction to agency staff; remove duplicate statutory language from the regulation; update terminology; correct punctuation; update formatting and section headings; and renumber the regulatory chapter.
The following regulation is proposed for REPEAL in its entirety. Relevant portions of the current Chapter 4 are being updated and incorporated in the proposed amendments to Chapter 3.
Title 472 NAC 4 – Authorizing Support
Authority for these regulations is found in Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 81-3117(7) and 68-1515.
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 https://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.
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July 31, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Nebraska State Office Building, Lower Level
Meadowlark Conference Room
301 Centennial Mall South
Lincoln, NE
The purpose of this hearing is to receive comments on proposed changes to Title 477, Chapter 25 of the Nebraska Administrative Code (NAC) – Budgeting For The Medically Needy. These regulations govern services provided under the Medical Assistance Act, Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 68‑901 et seq. The proposed changes update the treatment of certain income deductions for individuals receiving home and community-based and institutional care with how these deductions are treated according to the Medicaid State Plan; clarify language; remove references to regulation appendix pages; and update acronyms throughout the regulatory chapter.
Authority for these regulations is found in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3117(7) and § 68-908.
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.
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August 14, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Nebraska State Office Building, Lower Level
Meadowlark Conference Room
301 Centennial Mall South
Lincoln, NE
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Office of Economic Assistance is holding this hearing to accept comments on the proposed state plan for:
- The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) for the period of October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2026. The state plan is submitted biennially to the federal Department of Health and Human Services. CSBG funding is primarily distributed to Nebraska's nine local Community Action Agencies, which operate programs and services for low-income families statewide. The plan describes Nebraska's use of CSBG funds, the service delivery system, and developing or ongoing initiatives. The proposed plan can be requested via e-mail at DHHS.CSBGMailbox@nebraska.gov, via phone at 402-417-9435, or via mail at 1955 E Military Ave Fremont, NE 68025.
Interested persons are invited to submit written comments or to attend and comment at the hearing. Written comments should be submitted by 5:00 p.m. CT on August 14, 2024, and sent to the address above.
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.
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August 20, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Nebraska State Office Building, Lower Level
Meadowlark Conference Room
301 Centennial Mall South
Lincoln, NE
The purpose of this hearing is to receive comments on proposed changes to Title 172, Chapter 29 of the Nebraska Administrative Code (NAC) – Chiropractic. These regulations govern the licensure of chiropractors or chiropractic physicians under Nebraska Revised Statutes §§ 38-801 to 38-811. The proposed changes update acceptable and non-acceptable continuing education requirements; add online study requirements; update professional relationship requirements; modify unprofessional conduct requirements; add clarification language for sexual misconduct; update restrictions on sexual relationships with patients; update advertising, publicity and solicitation requirements; update terminology; update section headings and formatting; and correct punctuation.
Authority for these regulations is found in Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 81-3117(7) and 38-126.
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.
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August 21, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Nebraska State Office Building, Lower Level
Meadowlark Conference Room
301 Centennial Mall South
Lincoln, NE
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Office of Economic Assistance is holding this hearing to accept comments on the proposed state plan for:
- The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program for the period of October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025. The state plan is submitted annually to the federal Department of Health and Human Services, which provides funding to states to assist low-income individuals and families with home heating and cooling costs. The plan describes Nebraska's program, including eligibility requirements and benefit guidelines. The proposed plan can be requested via e-mail at DHHS.LIHEAPPolicyQuestions@nebraska.gov, via phone at 402-417-9435, or via mail at 1955 E Military Ave., Fremont, NE 68025.
Interested persons are invited to submit written comments or to attend and comment at the hearing. Written comments should be submitted by 5:00 p.m. CT on August 21, 2024 and sent to the address above.
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.