HB 1656 -- TRANSITION GRANTS FOR NURSING HOME RESIDENTS (Nance)

COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN:  Special Committee on Senior Citizen
Advocacy

This bill changes the laws regarding the assistance provided to
nursing home residents who are transitioning back into their
communities.  Subject to appropriations, MO HealthNet-eligible
nursing home residents will receive a one-time transition grant
up to $2,400, administered by the Division of Senior and
Disability Services within the Department of Health and Senior
Services, to spend on housing costs associated with moving a
senior citizen or disabled person from a nursing home back to a
residence within their community.  The division will work with
the Department of Social Services to generate additional funding
for the transition grants.

The Department of Health and Senior Services and the Department
of Mental Health will work in cooperation to develop
community-based services for persons who are moving out of
nursing homes and back into their communities.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds in FY 2009, FY 2010, and
FY 2011.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated October 15, 2008 at 3:10 pm