Identical to H 77, filed 2/10/11.
Requires the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), in consultation with the NC Traumatic Brain Injury Council, to apply for a waiver from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to allow individuals who sustain traumatic brain injuries to access home and community based Medicaid services. Prohibits DHHS from submitting the application unless the General Assembly identifies a sufficient funding source to provide the match for the waiver from state appropriations earmarked for persons with traumatic brain injury.
APPLY FOR TBI MEDICAID WAIVER.
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TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO APPLY FOR A TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY MEDICAID WAIVER, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON MENTAL HEALTH, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES.Intro. by Nesbitt.
Status: Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget (Senate Action) (Apr 27 2011)
Bill History:
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Thu, 10 Mar 2011 Senate: Filed
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Mon, 14 Mar 2011 Senate: Passed 1st Reading
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Mon, 14 Mar 2011 Senate: Ref To Com On Mental Health & Youth Services
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Wed, 27 Apr 2011 Senate: Reptd Fav
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Wed, 27 Apr 2011 Senate: Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget
S 335
Bill Summaries:
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Bill S 335 (2011-2012)Summary date: Mar 10 2011 - View Summary
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