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PA SB482

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Laughlin

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Human Services to immediately share applicant eligibility information with LIFE program organizations and older adult daily living centers when applicants are referred for Functional Eligibility Determination or complete a PA 600 L form

  • Prohibits assigning applicants to Medicaid managed care until they have received an assessment for home-based and community-based services

  • Mandates quarterly reports to Senate Health and Human Services Committee and House Human Services Committee tracking county-by-county enrollment in long-term care programs through the Independent Enrollment Broker, including compliance documentation

  • Requires the Independent Enrollment Broker to offer the LIFE program equally to all eligible individuals and receive ongoing training on the program

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment and repeals Section 1604-T of The Fiscal Code while preserving existing contracts, obligations, and collective bargaining agreements

Legislative Description

In public assistance, further providing for definitions, for administration of assistance programs and for regulations for protection of information; in the aged, further providing for Life Program; and making a repeal.

Last Action

Referred to Aging & Youth

3/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Aging & Youth3/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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