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Neb. senators advance bill ending state use of foster youths’ Social Security for care costs
Summary
Lawmakers advanced LB275A, a bill that narrows the state's practice of using Social Security benefits that belong to some foster youth to pay for their care, after sponsor Senator Hunt described negotiated changes with DHHS and advocates.
Senator Megan Hunt advanced an amendment and the A bill version of LB275A Wednesday to limit the state's practice of using foster youths' Social Security benefits to pay for their care.
The bill's sponsor, Senator Megan Hunt, said the amended language reduces administrative burdens on the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, halves required conserved amounts compared with the original…
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