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MA H2073
Relative to the safe care of residents with active substance use disorder accessing skilled nursing facility care
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
04/19/2018
04/19/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the care of residents with active substance use disorders accessing skilled nursing facility care. Elder Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill aims to establish minimum safety and quality of service standards for substance use disorder (SUD) units in long-term care facilities in Massachusetts. It requires the Department of Public Health, in consultation with a newly created Post-Acute Care SUD Council, to set criteria for these specialized units to meet the care needs of patients with active SUD who require post-acute care. The bill also directs the Department to develop a resource guide to help facilities access counseling services and promote safe discharges for SUD patients. Additionally, the bill requires the Department to consider the fiscal impact on long-term care facilities and recommend a Medicaid rate add-on to support the establishment of these SUD units.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4528 (on 05/24/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2073 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2073.pdf |
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