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OK HCR1013
Concurrent Resolution
Status
5/22/2015
Primary Sponsor
Jason Nelson
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AI Summary
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Directs the Department of Human Services to implement a waiting list for Developmental Disabilities Services Division waiver services based on a Prioritization of Need (PON) ranking instead of application date.
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Requires the PON system to account for the age of the applicant, age of the caregiver, medical condition of the caregiver, and significant life events.
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Addresses Oklahoma's waiting list of approximately 7,000 men, women, and children with intellectual disabilities requesting waiver services.
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Implements recommendations from the Governor's Blue Ribbon Panel for Developmental Disabilities, which sunset on April 1, 2015, to prioritize need-based service allocation over first-come, first-served criteria.
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Directs distribution of the resolution to the Director of the Department of Human Services.
Legislative Description
Concurrent resolution; Developmental Disabilities Services Division; waiver services waiting list; distribution.
Health Care
Last Action
Filed with Secretary of State
5/22/2015