Bill Summary for H 541 (2011-2012)

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Bill: COMM. COLLEGES/OPT OUT OF FED'L LOAN PROGRAM (NEW).

Summary date: 

Mar 30 2011
S.L. 2011-154

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View NCGA Bill Details2011-2012 Session
House Bill 541 (Local) Filed Wednesday, March 30, 2011
TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, TO AMEND THE CAP-MR/DD WAIVER TO EXPAND THE TYPE OF FACILITIES IN WHICH A RECIPIENT MAY RECEIVE RESIDENTIAL SUPPORTS.
Intro. by Hurley.

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Directs the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Medical Assistance (Division), to amend the CAP-MR/DD waiver as follows: (1) current and future recipients may elect to receive residential supports in a licensed residential setting with six or fewer beds, as indicated; (2) current and future recipients may elect to receive residential supports in a licensed residential setting with six or more beds if the recipient’s plan of care clearly identifies and documents the resident’s unique circumstances, as described; and (3) individuals currently residing in a licensed group home or a licensed adult care home with more than six beds, who received services under CAP-MR/DD on November 1, 2008, may elect to receive residential supports.
Requires the Division to submit an application for approval to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services by August 1, 2011, if required.