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AR HB1840
Bill
Status
4/24/2019
Primary Sponsor
Dan Douglas
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AI Summary
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Increases the minimum number of persons served under Arkansas's assisted living program from 1,000 to at least 1,550 persons under a home- and community-based care waiver application.
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Removes the limitation on the unduplicated number of persons enrolled in the assisted living program at any given time period.
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Requires the Department of Human Services to submit the waiver application to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services by May 1, 2019, seeking federal financial participation by raising Medicaid income and resource limits to match other home- and community-based waivers.
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Declares an emergency to ensure Arkansas citizens receive appropriate assisted living care and that providers are reimbursed for services, with the act becoming effective upon gubernatorial approval, the expiration of the veto period, or a veto override.
Legislative Description
To Increase The Number Of Persons Served Under The Assisted Living Program To One Thousand Five Hundred Fifty (1,550); To Remove The Limit On The Number Of Persons Served At A Time In The Program; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Died on House Calendar at Sine Die Adjournment
4/24/2019