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GA HB1072
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/17/2012
Primary Sponsor
Katie Dempsey
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AI Summary
- Requires the Veterans Service Board to submit an application to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) no later than July 1, 2012, to obtain certification for the Georgia State War Veterans' Home to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
- Upon CMS approval, the Veterans Service Board must utilize Medicare and Medicaid as funding sources to pay a portion of the operating costs for Georgia State War Veterans' Home facilities.
- Authorizes the Department of Veterans Service to collect payments from veteran patients directly or indirectly through third-party payers, including Medicare and Medicaid, and to receive assignment of third-party payer benefits from veteran patients.
- Amends Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to war veterans homes, by adding new Code section 38-4-56.
- Takes effect upon approval by the Governor or upon becoming law without such approval.
Legislative Description
Veterans Service Board; apply for certification for Georgia State War Veterans' Home to participate in medicare and Medicaid programs; require
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/21/2012
Committee Referrals
Defense and Veterans Affairs2/17/2012
Full Bill Text
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