HF2911 Summary

• Commissioner cannot issue initial licenses for child or adult foster care homes that are not the primary residence of the license holder, with exceptions for facility closures, hospital-level care needs, and transitions from other service types.

• Adult foster care and community residential setting licenses have a maximum capacity of 4 beds, but commissioners may approve up to 5 beds under specific circumstances including seniors without serious mental illness or developmental disability, emergency crisis services, and respite care.

• Exception to the 5-bed moratorium extends from June 30, 2019 to June 30, 2021 for facilities meeting specific requirements including those licensed before June 30, 2016, with written informed consent from residents.

• Service plan review meetings must occur at least annually and include discussion of how technology might be used to meet desired outcomes, with coordinated service and support plan addendums sent within 10 working days.

• Terminology changes replace "behavioral" with "positive" support throughout qualifications for support professionals, analysts, and specialists providing services under home and community-based waivers.