An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, 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.
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Overview
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Human Services Code to clarify definitions related to long-term care services and supports, specifically concerning the ‘LIFE program’ and ‘older adult daily living centers.’ It updates procedures for determining eligibility for home-based and community-based services, ensuring that applicants receive relevant information and that Medicaid managed care enrollment options are clearly presented. The bill also modifies reporting requirements to track enrollment in long-term care service programs by county.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘LIFE program’ and ‘older adult daily living center’ for use in long-term care assistance programs.
- Updates procedures for determining eligibility for home-based and community-based services, including requirements for providing information to LIFE program organizations.
- Modifies Medicaid managed care enrollment procedures to ensure applicants receive assessments and information about their choices.
- Requires the Department of Human Services to provide training to Independent Enrollment Brokers on the LIFE program.
- Mandates quarterly reporting on long-term care service program enrollment by county.
- Permits the distribution of information to LIFE programs and older adult daily living centers to facilitate eligibility determination.
Who is affected
- Older adults requiring long-term care services and supports
- Individuals eligible for the LIFE program
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Primary sponsor
Daniel Laughlin
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