Nebraska Revised Statutes

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-284.02 (2026)

Ward of the department; appointment of guardian; payments allowed

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The Department of Health and Human Services may make payments as needed on behalf of a child who has been a ward of the department after the appointment of a guardian for the child. Such payments to the guardian may include maintenance costs, medical and surgical expenses, and other costs incidental to the care of the child. All such payments shall terminate on or before the child's nineteenth birthday unless the child is eligible for extended guardianship assistance and medical care from the department pursuant to section 43-4511. The child under guardianship shall be a child for whom the guardianship would not be possible without the financial aid provided under this section.

The Department of Health and Human Services shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations for the administration of this section.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1996–2005 · leading case: Black v. Nebraska Dep't of Soc. Servs., 548 N.W.2d 18 (Neb. Ct. App. 1996).

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Black v. Nebraska Dep't of Soc. Servs., 548 N.W.2d 18 (Neb. Ct. App. 1996). · cites it 2× “DSS relies upon Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-284.02 (Reissue 1993), which provides that DSS may make payments as needed on behalf of the ward to a guardian after one is appointed.”

Calkins Ex Rel. Antonio S. v. Nebraska Dep't of Health & Human Servs., 708 N.W.2d 614 (Neb. 2005). · cites it 2× “This arrangement is authorized by Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-284.02 (Reissue 2004), which provides in part: “The Department of Health and Human Services may make payments as needed on behalf of a child who has been a ward of the department after the appointment of a guardian for the…”

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