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MO HB2563

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/16/2016

Primary Sponsor

Donna Lichtenegger

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Senior Services Growth and Development Program" within the Department of Health and Senior Services to fund senior services through area agencies on aging

  • Imposes a 1% surcharge on annual premiums for Medicare supplement policies, Medicare Part D policies, and Medicare Advantage plans, beginning January 1, 2017

  • Creates the "Senior Services Growth and Development Program Fund" in the state treasury, with funds not reverting to general revenue at the end of the biennium and not supplanting existing general revenue for senior services

  • Requires at least 50% of distributed funds be used for development and extension of senior center programs and services, with the balance supporting other area agency on aging services

  • Mandates annual reporting by area agencies on aging to the Department of Health and Senior Services on distribution and use of funds

Legislative Description

Establishes the Senior Services Growth and Development Program to provide additional funding for senior services

Last Action

Referred: Health Insurance(H)

5/13/2016

Committee Referrals

Health Insurance5/13/2016

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