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DE HB110
Bill
Status
6/30/2015
Primary Sponsor
Michael Barbieri
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AI Summary
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Eliminates distinction between "basic" and "ancillary" services, consolidating all support services under a single "Services" definition that includes transfers, medical equipment assistance, routine bodily functions, homemaker services, companion services, and cognitive task assistance.
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Removes prior requirement that eligible participants must qualify for basic services before accessing ancillary services, allowing access to any defined services regardless of service category.
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Expands attendant screening requirements to include checks of sex offender registry, adult abuse registry, and nurse aide registry in addition to existing criminal background and child abuse/neglect checks.
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Adds provider incentives requirement to fully implement employer-related provisions of Title 24 and requires program operations to include participant satisfaction assessments and impartial grievance systems.
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Changes participant payment authorization language from "pay" to "authorize payment to" and allows eligible participants to act through guardians or appointed representatives in the participant-directed service delivery model.
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Community-based Attendant Services.
Last Action
Signed by Governor
6/30/2015