House Bill 144

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Last Action signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 98)
Title AN ACT relating to in-home care for elderly and disabled persons.
Bill Documents Bill
Bill Request Number 122
Sponsors T. Burch, M. Marzian
Summary of Original Version Amend KRS 205.203 to require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to establish a presumptive eligibility program for Medicaid eligibility for homecare; require 60 days of funding for individuals with pending applications following a presumptive eligibility process; state requirements for screening tools, financial eligibility determinations, and written agreements; require the Department for Medicaid Services to make a final determination within 45 days of the receipt of a completed form; provide for penalties for social services districts that contain high levels of subsequent ineligibility determinations; require a state plan amendment be filed by the cabinet if necessary; allow a retroactive use of presumptive eligibility for some of the first months of 2015.
Index Headings of Original Version Disabilities and the Disabled - Presumptive eligibility for home health services, permit
Health and Medical Services - Presumptive eligibility for home health services, permit
Public Medical Assistance - Presumptive eligibility for home health services, permit
Medicaid - Presumptive eligibility for home health services, permit
Administrative Regulations and Proceedings - Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Medicaid Services
Proposed Amendments House Committee Substitute 1
House Committee Amendment 1
House Floor Amendment 1
Votes Vote History

Actions

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01/08/15
  • introduced in House
01/09/15
  • to Health & Welfare (H)
02/03/15
  • posted in committee
02/12/15
  • reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title)
02/13/15
  • 2nd reading, to Rules
02/23/15
  • posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 24, 2015
  • floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute
02/24/15
  • 3rd reading, passed 96-0 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title), floor amendment (1)
02/25/15
  • received in Senate
03/02/15
  • to Health & Welfare (S)
03/04/15
  • reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar
03/09/15
  • 2nd reading, to Rules
03/11/15
  • posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 11, 2015
  • passed over and retained in the Consent Orders of the Day
03/23/15
  • 3rd reading, passed 35-2
03/24/15
  • received in House
  • enrolled, signed by each presiding officer
  • delivered to Governor
03/30/15
  • signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 98)

Proposed Amendments

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Amendment House Committee Substitute 1
Summary Delete original provisions of the bill; create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to establish the Hospital-to-Home Transition Program to provide temporary services to elderly and disabled persons when they are discharged from an institutional setting to their home or a community setting; require an applicant to submit a completed application; require the cabinet to make an eligibility determination within 60 days; require the Department for Medicaid Services to submit an application for a waiver to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; require the cabinet to request funding and begin the program by July 1, 2016, subject to funding; require the department to promulgate administrative regulations.
Index Headings Disabilities and the Disabled - Presumptive eligibility for home health services, permit
Health and Medical Services - Presumptive eligibility for home health services, permit
Public Medical Assistance - Presumptive eligibility for home health services, permit
Medicaid - Presumptive eligibility for home health services, permit
Administrative Regulations and Proceedings - Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Medicaid Services

Amendment House Committee Amendment 1
Sponsor T. Burch
Summary Make title amendment.
Index Headings Disabilities and the Disabled - Presumptive eligibility for home health services, permit
Health and Medical Services - Presumptive eligibility for home health services, permit
Public Medical Assistance - Presumptive eligibility for home health services, permit
Medicaid - Presumptive eligibility for home health services, permit
Administrative Regulations and Proceedings - Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Medicaid Services

Amendment House Floor Amendment 1
Sponsor T. Burch
Summary Amend to add adult day care services to the list of nonmedical support services.
Index Headings Disabilities and the Disabled - Presumptive eligibility for home health services, permit
Health and Medical Services - Presumptive eligibility for home health services, permit
Public Medical Assistance - Presumptive eligibility for home health services, permit
Medicaid - Presumptive eligibility for home health services, permit
Administrative Regulations and Proceedings - Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Medicaid Services

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