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OK HCR1013

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

5/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

Jason Nelson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Addresses Oklahoma's waiting list of approximately 7,000 men, women, and children with intellectual disabilities requesting waiver services.

  • 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.

  • 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

Full Bill Text

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