464 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 1, § 001

Current through June 17, 2024

Section 464-1-001 - SCOPE AND AUTHORITY

The Lifespan Respite Services Program provides funding for eligible unpaid primary family caregivers, hereinafter "caregivers", to purchase respite services. The Program is authorized by Nebraska Revised Statutes (Neb. Rev. Stat.) §§ 68-1520 through 68-1528. The Program is administered by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services hereinafter, "The Department."

001.01RESPITE SERVICES:

Respite is a service designed to give caregivers a break from the demands of providing ongoing care for recipients with special needs unable to care for themselves without regard to age, type of special needs or other status. The basic intent of respite is to:

(A) Prevent or postpone out-of-home placements or care at public expense;

(B) Reduce family and caregiver stress;

(C) Enhance the family and the caregiver's coping abilities;

(D) Strengthen the family and the caregiver's ability to meet the demands of caring for family members; and

(E) Reduce the risk of abuse or neglect of children, the elderly and other vulnerable individuals.

464 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 1, § 001

Amended effective 10/3/2021