HCS HB 272 -- ALZHEIMER'S STATE PLAN TASK FORCE

SPONSOR:  Cooper (Chappelle-Nadal)

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass by consent" by the Committee on
Health Care Policy by a vote of 9 to 0.

This substitute establishes the Alzheimer's State Plan Task Force
within the Department of Health and Senior Services.  The
19-member task force is required to:

(1)  Assess the current and future impact of Alzheimer's disease
and related dementia on Missouri residents;

(2)  Examine existing services and resources for individuals with
dementia, their families, and caregivers;

(3)  Develop recommendations regarding increased instances of
Alzheimer's disease and related dementia;

(4)  Gather public input;

(5)  Submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the
Governor and General Assembly by November 1, 2010; and

(6)  Meet at a minimum of once annually to evaluate the
implementation and impact of the task force recommendations and
provide annual supplemental reports.

When conducting the assessment and making recommendations, the
task force is required to examine state trends; existing
services, resources, and capacity; and necessary state policies
or responses.

The provisions of the substitute will expire November 1, 2012.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds in FY 2010, FY 2011, and
FY 2012.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that the bill will allow the state to
review existing resources and determine future needs.  It has
been 20 years since the last Alzheimer's Task Force was in
operation.  The number of Missourians with Alzheimer's is
expected to increase, and the task force will be charged with
looking into prevention and risk factors.

Testifying for the bill were Representative Chappelle-Nadal;
Office of the Lieutenant Governor; Missouri Alzheimer's
Coalition; Karen Waterhouse; Missouri Coalition for Quality Care;
AARP; and Missouri Association of Homes for the Aging.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
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