06/23/2026
π Serving as a Power of Attorney? You're Not Alone.
Being named as someone's Power of Attorney can be both an honor and a responsibility. Many agents find themselves navigating medical decisions, financial matters, and important paperwork on behalf of a loved one.
If you've recently become a Power of Attorney, take time to understand:
βοΈ When your authority begins
βοΈ What decisions you are authorized to make
βοΈ Your responsibility to act in the person's best interest
βοΈ How to keep records of important decisions and transactions
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has created a helpful guide for agents serving under a Power of Attorney.
π Learn more here:https://dhhs.ne.gov/Medicaid%20SUA/Help%20for%20Agents%20of%20Power%20of%20Attorney%20Guide.pdf
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