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S7773Senate2011-2012 Session

Direct the department of health to provide oversight of the transitioning of individuals to managed long term care operated by health maintenance organizations

Sponsor Kemp HannonSD-6+1 co-sponsorAffects Health
Status
In Assembly Committee
Health
Impact
Pending
Passage
Pending

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Primary sponsor
Kemp Hannon

Senator · Senate District 6

Chair, Health

History

  1. Referred to health
  2. Delivered to assembly
  3. Passed senateVote 60–0
  4. Ordered to third reading cal.1448
  5. Referred to rules

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Sponsor's memo

BILL NUMBER:S7773

Title of bill

An act to amend the public health law, in relation to managed long term care plans operated by health maintenance organizations

Purpose

This bill directs the Department of Health to provide oversight of the transitioning of individuals receiving or in need of nursing home care to managed long term care.

Summary of provisions

Section one adds a new Public Health Law §4403-f(12) to require the Department of Health to provide oversight in the transition of individuals to managed long term care by ensuring: access to quality care by requiring network transparency; accountability from providers; low staff turnover by promoting and encouraging fair pay; and, periodic assessments of plans and providers.

Section two provides that this act shall take effect immediately and shall expire and be deemed related with the remainder of the section.

Justification

The number of individuals that have voluntarily opted to move to managed long term care has increased and with mandatory enrollment in managed long term care approaching it is imperative that the Department of Health be vigilant in ensuring individuals transition smoothly into managed long term care. This legislation will enable individuals to make educated choices and ensure that individuals in managed long term care, particularly those receiving nursing home care, continue to have access to quality care.

Legislative history

New bill.

Fiscal implications

None.

Effective date

Immediately.

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