HB 65
An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in support of the indigent, further providing for relatives' liability and procedure; and making an editorial change.
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Bill overview
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, specifically Title 23 (Domestic Relations), to clarify and expand the responsibilities of relatives regarding the financial support of indigent individuals. It addresses situations involving long-term services and supports, particularly concerning medical assistance, and introduces specific rules regarding asset transfers and cooperation with the Department of Public Welfare. The bill also includes an editorial change to improve clarity.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘Court’ and ‘Department’ for clarity.
- Modifies the responsibility of spouses, children, and parents to care for and financially assist indigent individuals.
- Introduces specific conditions under which relatives’ liability does not apply, particularly related to asset transfers and long-term services and supports.
- Establishes a formula for calculating relatives’ liability for long-term services and supports, based on income and the cost of care.
- Allows the Department of Public Welfare to adjust or eliminate relatives’ liability through regulations.
- Addresses transfers of assets and income under federal and state laws.
- Specifies that relatives are not liable for transfers made under certain federal or state programs.
- Includes an editorial change to improve the clarity of the statute.
Who is affected
- Indigent individuals
- Spouses of indigent individuals
- Children of indigent individuals
- Parents of indigent individuals
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