Bill > S0941

This bill expands the definition of "continuing care" to include services provided in an individual's home through a new "continuing care at home program," which is defined as a membership-based program offering comprehensive support services to help older adults live independently while ensuring access to higher levels of care if needed. The bill amends existing law to incorporate this new type of program into various regulatory requirements, such as registration, disclosure statements, resident contracts, and ownership transfer notifications. These changes mean that continuing care providers offering home-based services will now be subject to the same regulatory oversight, disclosure obligations, and consumer protections as traditional facility-based continuing care providers. Key provisions include requiring providers to disclose detailed financial information, provide clear contract terms, allow residents to organize and meet with management, and establish standards for contract termination and resident rights. The bill aims to ensure that seniors receiving continuing care services at home are protected with the same level of transparency and accountability as those in residential facilities.

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