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AL HB483

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/20/2013

Primary Sponsor

Jim Barton

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2013

AI Summary

  • Amends Alabama Code sections 22-21-20 and 22-21-24 to add PACE programs (Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, as defined in 42 CFR Section 460.6) to the definition of hospitals requiring state licensure.

  • Establishes licensure fees for PACE programs to be set by the State Board of Health, with a maximum annual fee of $500 per program.

  • Licensing requirement for PACE programs becomes effective October 1 following the bill's passage, giving programs time to prepare for compliance.

  • Act becomes effective immediately upon passage and gubernatorial approval.

Legislative Description

Health care for elderly, programs providing all inclusive care for the elderly (PACE programs), licensing by Health Department, fees

Health

Last Action

Indefinitely Postponed

5/7/2013

Committee Referrals

Children and Senior Advocacy3/20/2013

Full Bill Text

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