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NC H777
Bill
Status
5/3/2021
Primary Sponsor
Julie von Haefen
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $575,000 in recurring funds to the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Aging and Adult Services for fiscal years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 to expand Project C.A.R.E. (Caregiver Alternatives to Running on Empty)
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Project C.A.R.E. provides care consultation services, dementia-specific information, caregiver assessments, individualized care plans, caregiver education, and connections to community-based services for individuals with dementia and their caregivers
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Establishes legislative intent to increase Project C.A.R.E. funding by 10% each fiscal year following the initial appropriation
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Addresses the projected increase of Alzheimer's disease cases in North Carolina from 180,000 in 2020 to 210,000 by 2025, affecting approximately 479,000 unpaid caregivers
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Becomes effective July 1, 2021
Legislative Description
Expand Project C.A.R.E./Funds
Appropriations
Last Action
Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
5/4/2021