AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDevelopmental Disability Care: A KETV investigation spotlights families’ concerns that Nebraska’s new inteRAI assessment tool could cut funding for people on the developmental disabilities waiver, including one mother who says her child’s level of care may drop about 35%. Workforce Training & Health Careers: Gov. Jim Pillen announced Nebraska’s Workforce Pell Grant program at Metropolitan Community College, expanding Pell eligibility to short-term, noncredit workforce training; MCC’s approved tracks include phlebotomy, pharmacy technician, CDL, and CompTIA+ with tuition expected to be fully covered for eligible students. Rural School Nutrition: The Nebraska Department of Education is accepting applications for a $2.2M+ grant under the Nebraska Rural Health Transformation Program, partnering with DHHS to improve rural school meal quality and student health outcomes. Medicaid Fraud Case: Nebraska’s Attorney General charged a Wayne woman with theft and false Medicaid claims, alleging she billed more than $58,000 for caregiver services while working a full-time job at Faith Regional/Faith Health in Norfolk. Professional Licensing Discipline: Nebraska AG disciplinary action includes a Lincoln massage therapist whose license was suspended or revoked for at least two years after allegations of misconduct and boundary violations. Public Safety: Box Butte County authorities are investigating an infant death and charged an Omaha-area woman with intentional child abuse resulting in death and related counts.
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