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1 Co-sponsor
History
- Reported and committed to finance
- Referred to social services
- Referred to social services
Companion bill
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Requires residential health care facilities to allow patients and prospective patients to examine financial audits
In Senate Committee · Social Services · Sponsor Annette Robinson
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S4068
Title of bill
An act to amend the social services law, in relation to requiring residential health care facilities and adult homes to advise current and prospective residents of the financial condition of the facility
Purpose or general idea of bill
Requires residential health care facilities to allow patients and prospective patients to examine financial audits.
Summary of specific provisions
This bill shall provide written notification to residents of all adult home, enriched housing programs, residences for adults and assisted programs where a temporary operator has been appointed.
Justification
To provide patients and prospective patients with full disclosure about the current financial status of the nursing home facility or managed residential community so that patients can make an informed decision about admission.
Legislative history
2013 - New bill.
Fiscal implications
None to the state
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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