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NC H754

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/15/2019

Primary Sponsor

Cynthia Ball

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $950,000 in recurring funds for fiscal year 2019-2020 and $950,000 for fiscal year 2020-2021 to the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Aging and Adult Services
  • Creates 10 full-time equivalent ombudsman positions within the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman
  • Aims to move North Carolina's long-term care ombudsman program toward national standards to enhance protections for nursing home, adult care home, and family care home residents
  • Ombudsmen will advocate for residents' rights, improve quality of care, and help resolve disputes between residents, family members, and providers
  • Becomes effective July 1, 2019

Legislative Description

Advocacy for Long-Term Care Residents Act

Last Action

Ref to the Com on Appropriations, Health and Human Services, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

4/16/2019

Committee Referrals

Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services4/16/2019

Full Bill Text

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