Bill > H3022

This bill amends the South Carolina Code of Laws to update the composition and responsibilities of the Long-Term Care Council. The bill modifies the council's membership, replacing the Chairman of the Joint Legislative Health Care Planning and Oversight Committee with the Secretary of the Department of Veterans' Affairs and making some minor language updates to agency titles and gender references. The council will continue to be composed of directors from various state departments and three additional members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor representing long-term care providers, consumers, and the insurance industry. The council's core purpose remains focused on identifying policy issues in long-term care, developing recommendations for a statewide service delivery system for health-impaired elderly or disabled persons, and studying potential support services like adult day care, respite care, and home-based care options. The bill explicitly allows member agencies to share data and information to support these goals, and requires the council to meet quarterly and submit an annual report to the General Assembly. The legislation will take effect upon the Governor's approval.

Health and Social Services

https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3022&session=126&summary=B