| Formal Name: | Division of Medicaid and Long-Term Care Advisory Committee on Aging |
| Contact Person: | Nicole Barrett |
| Purpose: | See authorizing statute. |
| How Many Affectable: | blank |
| How Many Served: | blank |
| Year Created: | blank |
| Year Active: | blank |
| Sunset Date: | blank |
| Authorization Citation: | Neb. Rev. Stat. 68-1101 |
| Parent Agency: | Department of Health and Human Services |
| Number Of Members: | 12 |
| Who Appoints: | Governor |
| Legislative Approval: | No |
| Qualifications Of Members: | Must be a resident of the planning and service area from which he or she was appointed and shall not be elected public officials or staff of NDHHS or an area agency on aging. One member from each of the eight AAA planning and service areas and four at-large seats. Each Area Agency on Aging shall recommend to the Governor the names of individuals qualified to represent the senior population of the planning and service area. |
| Per Diem: | No |
| Expense Reimbursement: | Yes |
| Term Length: | 4 years |
| Terms Rotate or Expire At Once: | Terms Rotate |
| Required FY 21-22: | 1 |
| Held FY 21-22: | 2 |
| Required FY 22-23: | 1 |
| Held FY 22-23: | 2 |
| Required FY 23-24: | 1 |
| Held FY 23-24: | 0 |
| Support Staff: | No dedicated staff. |
| Shared or Separate: | No appropriation for staff; Shared |
| FY 21-22 Budget: | 0 |
| FY 22-23 Budget: | 0 |
| FY 23-24 Budget: | 0 |
| Other Funding Sources: | General funds as appropriated to DHHS Program 033 Operations. |
| Spending Authority: | Spending authority is established each biennium in the budget bill. |
| Since July 1, 2020: | These accomplishments are provided by the Department of Health and Human Services and reflect its sole views. The Aging Advisory Committee participated in and approved the 20232027 State Plan on Aging, which was submitted to the Administration on Aging, and continues to review the plan's progress annually. In 2022, committee members promoted and participated in listening sessions conducted by the UNO Gerontology Department to assess current services and identify gaps and needs for the 20242027 State Plan and annual AAA area plans. The committee also participated in addressing needs identified in surveys and listening sessions, collaborated with aging network partners to advocate for Nebraskas first Ageism Awareness Proclamation, advised staff on special projects and grants to improve services for older adults, and promoted State Unit on Aging and AAA resources, information, and events to the local aging population in their respective areas. |