Bill > HB2928

This bill establishes new regulations for referral agencies that help individuals find assisted living facilities, requiring these agencies to provide comprehensive disclosure and intake processes to protect potential clients. Specifically, referral agencies must provide clients with a detailed written disclosure statement that includes information about the agency's services, fees, facility visits, ownership interests, and client rights. They must also complete a standardized intake form capturing extensive client information such as medical history, care needs, preferences, and financial considerations. Before making a referral, agencies must consult with assisted living facilities to gather detailed information about their services, licenses, payment options, and care capabilities, and must check the facility's violation status on the state commission's website. The bill mandates that referral agencies attempt to match clients with facilities that best meet their identified needs. To ensure compliance, the legislation allows for civil penalties of up to $1,000 per violation, with each day of a continuing violation considered a separate infraction. The executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission is tasked with adopting rules to implement these new requirements, with the law set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Health and Social Services

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