HB 1569 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

      Provides for the administration of the community-based long-term care secured benefit program by an independent board.

      Provides for an advisory committee.

      Makes the board responsible for quality assurance.

      Specifies the services to be provided to program beneficiaries.

      Establishes provisions for financing community-based long-term care services.

      Makes an appropriation of an unspecified amount to carry out the purposes of the act.