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GA HR1722

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/7/2012

Primary Sponsor

Ron Stephens

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the House Study Committee on Alternative Living Services Reimbursement Rates, composed of five House members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives
  • Addresses the current daily Medicaid reimbursement rate for alternative living services in Georgia of $35.04, which is considered too low and limits bed availability for Medicaid beneficiaries
  • Alternative living services in Georgia provide 24-hour supervision, medically oriented personal care, periodic nursing supervision, and health-related support services through Medicaid Home and Community Based waiver programs
  • The committee is tasked with studying the underfunding of assisted living services and recommending actions or legislation to increase reimbursement rates
  • The committee must report its findings and recommendations by December 15, 2012, at which point it stands abolished

Legislative Description

House Study Committee on Alternative Living Services Reimbursement Rates; create

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported

3/20/2012

Committee Referrals

Human Relations and Aging3/7/2012

Full Bill Text

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