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AR HB1409
Bill
Status
2/19/2015
Primary Sponsor
Warwick Sabin
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AI Summary
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Amends Arkansas Code § 20-10-2302 to expand the definition of "private care agency" to include providers licensed by the Division of Health Facilities Services of the Department of Health as a Class B home health agency, in addition to those licensed by the Department of Labor
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Requires private care agencies to maintain ElderChoices provider certification and provide in-home staffing services for personal care including respite services, chore services, and homemaker services
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Mandates private care agencies retain liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 to cover employees and independent contractors while providing personal care services
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Declares an emergency finding that current licensure restrictions limit the type and amount of healthcare providers, and that allowing Class B home health agencies to qualify as private care agencies will increase healthcare services available to Arkansas citizens
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Provides for immediate effectiveness upon gubernatorial approval, expiration of the veto period, or veto override by the legislature
Legislative Description
To Include Class B Home Health Agencies As Private Care Agencies; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Recommended for study in the Interim by Joint Interim Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE- HOUSE
3/3/2015