assisted living facilities; referral agents
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to increase transparency and accountability in how referral agents connect prospective residents with assisted living facilities. It requires referral agencies to disclose their relationships with facilities, any fees they receive, and the amount of those fees to potential residents. Residents also have the right to terminate the referral agent’s services and receive a refund of any fees paid. The bill also mandates insurance requirements and establishes a civil penalty for violations.
Key provisions
- Referral agencies must disclose relationships with facilities and fees received.
- Residents must be provided with an acknowledgement of the disclosure.
- Residents can terminate referral services and receive a fee refund under specific circumstances.
- Referral agencies must maintain records of disclosures and acknowledgements.
- Referral agencies must carry specific types and amounts of insurance.
- A civil penalty of up to $1,000 may be imposed for violations.
- Disclosure must be in a specific font size and format.
- Facilities must notify referral agencies of resident admissions.
Who is affected
- Prospective residents of assisted living facilities
- Assisted living facilities
- Referral agents
- Families of prospective residents
- Consumers seeking assisted living services
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