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MA H95
Ensuring the appropriate and timely payment and residential service placement for children deemed to be a safety risk
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to at-risk children and their proper placement. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill aims to ensure the appropriate and timely payment and residential service placement for children deemed to be a safety risk. It requires the Department of Developmental Services to coordinate with the Department of Children and Families and the Department of Mental Health to ensure residential service placement within 30 days for children with intellectual disabilities who are eligible for treatment. Additionally, the bill establishes a special commission to examine and report on the feasibility of creating an emergency fund for timely placement and payment of disabled children in residential care facilities. The commission will evaluate options and prepare policy recommendations to address payment and placement delays, reform the current determination of payment process, and establish a more efficient and timely means of providing proper care to children with developmental disabilities.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4792 (on 07/23/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H95 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H95.pdf |
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