Bill Summary for H 772 (2021-2022)

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May 3 2021

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House Bill 772 (Public) Filed Monday, May 3, 2021
AN ACT DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS, TO EXAMINE THE STATE'S DELIVERY OF LONG-TERM CARE TO VETERANS AND DETERMINE WHAT IMPROVEMENTS CAN BE MADE TO ENSURE EXEMPLARY SERVICES MOVING FORWARD.
Intro. by Farkas, Cleveland, Riddell, Goodwin.

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Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to collaborate with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and study the long-term care needs of veterans in the state and include at least the five specified issues, including: (1) ways in which veterans' long-term care needs are currently being met by the federal Veterans Administration, the State, our local governments, and nongovernmental organizations; (2) projected long-term care needs of veterans over the next decade, including, at a minimum, medical, housing, and transportation needs and anticipated issues of concern that should be addressed to meet those needs; and (3) tangible, actionable recommendations that can be executed at every level of government to effectively address the long-term care needs of veterans in the state. Allows contracting with appropriate organizations as needed to conduct the study. Requires a report on the study findings by February 15, 2022, to the specified NCGA committee and division.