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MO HB2563
Bill
Status
2/16/2016
Primary Sponsor
Donna Lichtenegger
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AI Summary
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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
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Imposes a 1% surcharge on annual premiums for Medicare supplement policies, Medicare Part D policies, and Medicare Advantage plans, beginning January 1, 2017
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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
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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
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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