Bill > HB750

This bill requires the Department of Aging to expand the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) by issuing a request for proposals by December 31, 2026, to entities interested in becoming a PACE organization in counties not currently served by the program, with proposals due within ninety days of the request. PACE, which stands for Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, is a comprehensive health and long-term care program for seniors, and "PACE organization" refers to the entity that provides these services. The bill clarifies that this process doesn't prevent other expansion methods and that new PACE organizations will have the same rates as existing ones. To be eligible, an entity must conduct a feasibility study, have or be eligible for a provider agreement, meet federal requirements, demonstrate experience with frail older adults and staff compliance with federal regulations, have a suitable facility or plans for one, and meet any additional rules set by the Department of Aging. The Department will review proposals and determine qualified entities by June 30, 2027, after which these entities can apply to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for approval, with the Department providing support. Approved organizations must begin services within two years of CMS approval.

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb750