Bill > A10290

This bill amends existing laws to allow individuals receiving hospice services to enroll in managed long term care plans, which are programs that coordinate long-term care services for eligible individuals, and ensures that their care is coordinated. Specifically, it clarifies that electing hospice care under Medicare or Medicaid will not automatically make someone ineligible for a managed long term care plan, and the state will provide guidance to these plans, local social services districts, and hospice programs on how to manage enrollment, continuity of care, and coordination for these individuals. The bill also establishes standards for coordinating care between managed long term care plans and hospice programs, including shared care planning, communication protocols, and clear responsibilities for services, and requires these entities to exchange necessary information to ensure continuity of care while respecting privacy laws.