Introduced
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To establish a “single point of entry” program for individuals seeking long-term care, including that paid by Medicaid. Local single point of entry agencies would provide information regarding long term care options, financial determinations of eligibility, support and services available and referrals. Under the bill there would first be three pilot projects in different parts of the state to try the system out for three years.
Referred to the Committee on Senior Health, Security, and Retirement
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises various details, but does not change its substance. This version was subsequently superceded by another substitute with more changes.
The substitute failed by voice vote
Substitute offered
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To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described. It would authorize a total of four pilot projects, not three.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Amendment offered
To sunset the bill after 2011, and establish cost-effectiveness criteria by which the pilot programs would be evaluated.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)
To establish a “single point of entry” program for individuals seeking long-term care, including that paid by Medicaid. Local single point of entry agencies would provide information regarding long term care options, financial determinations of eligibility, support and services available and referrals. Under the bill there would first be three pilot projects in different parts of the state to try the system out for three years.
Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
