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This bill requires assisted living facilities to hold a public informational hearing whenever they propose to increase their rates by more than 10 percent. Currently, such facilities can raise their rates without holding a public meeting or providing detailed explanation to residents or their families. By mandating these hearings, the bill aims to increase transparency and give residents and their families an opportunity to understand and potentially challenge significant rate increases that could impact their ability to afford care. The hearings would provide a forum for facility administrators to explain the reasons behind substantial price hikes and allow residents, families, and community members to ask questions or voice concerns about the proposed rate increase. This legislative measure is designed to protect vulnerable assisted living facility residents from sudden, potentially unaffordable cost increases by ensuring more open and accountable pricing practices.

Health and Social Services

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