Bill > H7591

This bill requires all out-of-state foster care placement facilities to register with the state's Medicaid program, which is a government health insurance program for low-income individuals and families, as a provider. This means these facilities must meet certain standards and be approved to receive payments from Medicaid for services rendered to eligible children. However, the director of the relevant department has the authority to waive this registration requirement on a case-by-case basis if there is an emergency need to place a child in a facility that is not a registered Medicaid provider and no other suitable Medicaid-approved provider is available. The bill will become effective immediately upon its passage.

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