November 18, 2014 at 4:30 PM - SPED Committee Meeting

Discussion:  Staff: David Ludwig, Priscilla Quintana Guest: Steve Milliken, NDE

Discussion:  Mr. Millikan discussed Medicaid expansion, facilitation of collaborative grants, and ILCD. Collaborative grants are discretionary funds. Medicaid: LB276 passed. DHHS is defined by legislation as the lead agency. The State plan was amended by Oct. 1, 2014. Nebraska is toward the bottom of the list regarding funds received, at about 3 million. The challenge is that the plan is just the beginning, now the details must be defined. For example, Medical Transportation needs to be defined, what qualifies as Medical Transportation. Another item is Personal Care Services, can reimbursement be made to Para's working with eligible kids. Mental Health Services is yet another item that needs to be defined. A goal has been set to be ready by the Fall of 2015. The plan submitted by DHHS has not been approved by Federal as of yet. Also reviewing options for documenting and implementing funds, such as a Statewide Automated System. The new law caps, at 3 million, as to what can be used for administration, etc. ESUCC is ready to help define and work with NDE to help improve processes.

Discussion:  Delayed due to Scott Isaacson and David Ludwig not having time together to proceed with timeline. They have three or four they will do a pre-interview with them. The interview committee be doing this soon and then will determine the next steps.