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MO HB1177
Bill
Status
3/10/2015
Primary Sponsor
Kurt Bahr
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AI Summary
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Adds structured family caregiving as a covered home- and community-based waiver service under Missouri's aged and disabled adult waiver and independent living waiver programs, subject to federal approval
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Allows MO HealthNet recipients to choose qualified caregivers, including family members, and to receive care in either the caregiver's home or the participant's home
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Requires structured family caregiving agencies to be accountable for quality standards, including caregiver qualification, professional staff support for eligible seniors, and deployment of electronic community care records
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Establishes a daily payment rate sufficient to pay caregiver stipends and cover provider agency costs for professional staff support
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Mandates the MO HealthNet division apply for federal waiver amendments within 30 days of the effective date, with a target implementation date of July 1, 2016
Legislative Description
Allows structured family caregiving as a covered service under MO HealthNet, subject to the approval of federal waivers
Last Action
Action Postponed (H)
5/6/2015