HB 395 -- LONG-TERM CARE TRANSITION GRANTS (Nance)

COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN:  Committee on Senior Citizen Advocacy

Currently, MO HealthNet participants with disabilities
transitioning from nursing homes back into the community are
eligible for a one-time grant of up to $1,500 to offset costs
associated with housing a person with disabilities.  Subject to
appropriations, this bill increases the grant amount to $2,400,
allows senior citizens to be eligible for the grant, and moves
grant administration from the Division of Vocational
Rehabilitation within the Department of Elementary and Secondary
Education to the Division of Senior and Disability Services
within the Department of Health and Senior Services in
consultation with the Department of Social Services.

The bill also changes the responsibility for developing
information and training on community-based service options for
residents transitioning into the community to the departments of
Health and Senior Services and Mental Health.

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

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated November 17, 2009 at 9:24 am