HB 1792-S.E - DIGEST
(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 3/06/18)

Addresses the state's system to support persons with developmental and intellectual disabilities and the supported living program of the residential services and supports program.

Requires a certified provider, after initial certification, to pay an annual certification fee.

Requires the department of social and health services to: (1) Use additional investigative resources to address a significant growth in the residential services and supports program complaint workload;

(2) Use the resources to intervene for clients in a timelier manner when there is possible abuse or neglect; and

(3) Cease collection of the certification fee if the director of the centers for medicare and medicaid services determines that federal funds cannot be appropriated to match state expenditures under this act.

Prohibits the certification fee, established in the omnibus appropriations act, from exceeding the department's costs for investigation of complaints about provider practice and individuals alleged to have abused, neglected, abandoned, or exploited clients.

Prohibits a fee from being required of government-operated programs, the portion of certified residential services and supports clients for whom the program pays licensing fees, or court-appointed receivers.